Author Archives: Kathleen Johnson
Don’t Miss This Important Event!
Do you know teens who abuse alcohol are 5 times more likely to have addiction issues as adults?
In the kNOw Prevention Coalition Meeting Tonight!
The monthly Moriches Bay in the kNOw prevention coalition meeting will be tonight, May 2 at 7 p.m. at CMHS.
What’s the Most Fun You Can Have on a Wed. Night in Center Moriches? Answer: Quiz Night!!!
Next Quiz Night is Wed., March 30 at 7 p.m. at Sea Cove Restaurant!
Dodgeball Mini Fest Tonight!
Is your team registered?
Get “in the kNOw” About Local Teen Substance Abuse!
Join Moriches Bay in the kNOw community prevention coalition at our next meeting on Monday, March 7th at 7 p.m. in the CMHS library, 311 Frowein Road, Center Moriches.
Tonight!!! Get in the kNOw About Local Substance Use
The agenda for tonight’s meeting (7 p.m.) includes:
Do You kNOw How Many Local Youth Are Using Illicit Drugs?
When asked if they have used any illicit drug (except alcohol, tobacco and over the counter), by 11th and 12th grade 50% of local youth reported yes, and 31% said
Do You kNOw Marijuana Use Increases Dramatically Among Local Youth From 7th to 12th Grade?
Local students who took the NY State Youth Development Survey reported the following marijuana use:
Do You kNOw How/Where Local Teens Are Getting/Drinking Alcohol?
Most local teens reported they obtained alcohol from home without or with their parents’ permission, and they drank at home or at a friend’s house (Source: OASAS 2014-2015 Youth Development
Do You kNOw 36% of Local 11th-12th Graders Admit to Heavy Drinking?
By 11-12 grade, 78% of local students report they have had more than a sip or taste of alcohol, 57% within the past 30 days, and 36% indicated they drank heavily
