Scott County And Drugs

Did You Know?

• In grade 6, approximately 1 out of 20 (4.0%) students drank alcohol in the past 30 days in Scott County.
• In grade 8, approximately 1 out of 4 (23.6%) students drank alcohol in th epast 30 days in Scott County.
• 22.2% of 6^th graders report that they have used alcohol in their lifetime.
• 43.8% of 8^th graders report using alcohol in their lifetime.
• 12.2 is the average age kids in Scott County begin using alcohol.
• In 6^th grade, 5.2% of the students reported binge* drinking
• In 8^th grade, 16,2% reported binge drinking

*Binge drinking- 4 or more drinks in a row

Where Are They Getting It?

In 6th grade, the students report they are getting alcohol from:

• Home WITH parents permission (36.4%)
• Someone 21 or older (18.2%)
• Another Relative (18.2%)
• Brother/Sister (9.1%)

In 8th grade, the students report they are getting alcohol from:

• Home WITH parents (28.1%)
• Someone 21 or older (18.8%)
• Someone under 21 (18.8%)
• Another relative (15.6%)

Alcohol Usage In The Past 30 Days By Grade:

• 4.0% of 6th graders used alcohol, that's almost 1 out of every 20
• 23.6% of 8th graders used alcohol, that's almost 1 out of every 4
• 42.9% of 10th graders used alcohol, that's almost 1 out of every 2
• 47.3% of 12th graders used alcohol, that's almost 1 out of every 2

All data taken from 2007 Arkansas Prevention Needs Assessment (APNA)
http://tel.occe.ou.edu/arkansas_reports/