The winter quarter is busy for the Way Out West Coalition. As those who read our blogs know, we divide our work into three areas with a staff member in charge of each area. That staff member works with a team of coalition members in a subcommittee. So, what have we done? Get in the...
Prescription drug misuse and abuse is a real issue, and many dangerous myths exist about this issue. According to the recent WOW coalition survey of Buckeye adults, a significant portion of adults in Buckeye believe prescription drugs are not as dangerous as illicit drugs. However, misused or abused prescription drugs are as—or more—dangerous than illicit...
Subcommittees—Yeah! Wait! Don’t click off the blog yet! Subcommittees are where we get our work done. So far, we’ve blogged about the Advertising and Social Marketing subcommittee (officially, the ID or Information Dissemination subcommittee), and the Party-Patrol subcommittee (officially, the Environmental subcommittee). Today’s blog is about the third and final one, the Coalition Building subcommittee....
Last week, we learned about marijuana trends and access in Buckeye. This week, the focus is on consequences and help. Local Consequences Many consequences of using marijuana affect our teenagers in Buckeye. It is the leading substance for driving under the influence, according to police. As stated last week, one officer went so far as...
A few weeks ago, we posted a two-part blog entry on Buckeye teens and alcohol, which was the first in the series on Buckeye teen attitudes towards substances. Today’s topic is the second: marijuana. And, frankly, the attitudes and numbers are disturbing. Trends Marijuana use in Buckeye, according to the Arizona Youth Survey (AYS survey)*...
Buckeye Adult Attitudes on Youth Substance Use
In 2015, the Way Out West Coalition surveyed the Buckeye community about attitudes on youth alcohol and substance use. In general, the results were very positive. Buckeye adults overwhelmingly hold attitudes discouraging youth alcohol and substance use, including prescription drugs. Check out the following stats on Buckeye adult attitudes! A Look at the Statistics The...
Did You Know Buckeye Has a Party Patrol?
Since 2010, the Way Out West Coalition has funded Buckeye Party Patrol, who are officers from the Maricopa County Sheriff’s office and/or Buckeye Police Department. While the title may conjure ideas of police rushing across the city, breaking up any party they can find, the truth is a little different. Providing Information Party Patrol has...
The following has been re-blogged with permission. The original author is Patricia Byrne and she posted this blog on her site, July 10, 2015. Her story is both moving and informative concerning the dangers of Rx drug misuse and abuse, and especially the connection between pain killers and heroin. ~~Christian Wilder Today’s thought: What could...