The Midland Coalition
Building a stronger community where Midlander’s raise healthy families.
The Midland Coalition invites you to build a healthier Midland by supporting drug free youth and adult activities.
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Whereas alcohol is a major contributing factor in safety, school dropout, sexually transmitted diseases, sexual assault, family violence, teen pregnancy, suicide, vehicular homicide, criminal mischief and other related criminal behavior,
Whereas
- 55% of Midland 9-12 graders had used alcohol in the past year
- 37% of Midland 9-12 graders had used alcohol in the past 30 days
- 40% of Midland 9-12 graders plan to use alcohol in the future
- 30% of Midland 9-12 graders have driven while or after drinking
- 37% believe it's ok to use drugs and alcohol to see what it's like
- 31% believe it's ok to use drugs and alcohol to relax or feel less tense
- 34% believe it's ok to use drugs and alcohol to have a good time
- 41% of adults surveyed believe it's ok to use alcohol to have a good time
- 78% of adults agree there is a drug or alcohol problem in Midland
- 58% of adults feel it is easy for youth to get alcohol, while
- 59% of students responded it is easy to get alcohol in Midland
- Less than 50% of the students indicated that they could talk to their parents about alcohol and
- less than 40% indicated that they would talk to their parents about alcohol
(The Texas Prevention Impact Index and the Midland Community Survey, Spring 2005)
Whereas alcohol is the number one drug of choice among Midlands youth,
We hereby request your partnership to build a stronger community, where Midlander’s raise healthier families, through this plan of action to reduce underage drinking, through sustained efforts in prevention, awareness, education, and enforcement.