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...