1. Daryl Fields Flo Hilliard Anthony alvarado
Understanding the teenage drug epidemic within rural communities a collaboration between “Wisconsin Voices for recovery” and “rise together”
Daryl Fields
Flo Hilliard
Anthony alvarado

2. Wisconsin’s opioid epidemic
Rural-urban continuum codes which are based on 1) metropolitan population and 2) relative proximity to urban centers

3. Survey demographics Urban Rural Total Male 580 313 893 Female 754 400
Urban
Rural
Total
Male
580
313
893
Female
754
400
1154
Other 13 4 17
1347
717
2064
8th grade
239
138
377
9th grade
364
128
492
10th grade
211
150
361
11th grade
291
147
438
12th grade
242
154
396

4. Have you previously used drugs/alcohol?
30.8%
38.5%
69.2%
61.5%

5. I started using at what age…

6. Risk factors for abuse
Early aggressive behavior Lack of supervision Academic problems Peer substance abuse Peer rejection Drug availability

7. I started using because…
I Continue using because…

8. Protective factors for abuse
Emotional self regulation High self esteem Behavioral autonomy Strong social connections Strong family connections

9. I haven’t tried drugs/alcohol because…
To live a healthier life I need…

10. Roadblocks to recovery
Demographics
Logistics

11. I have asked for help…
11%
11%
89%
89%
Trended, but t-test was …

12. What would help recovery…

13. rise together
“…works to reduce negative attitudes toward people with mental health and substance use disorders. By changing the way young people are educated in today’s culture, they are igniting change and breaking the silence around suicide, bullying, mental illness, drugs, and alcohol.”
Experienced speakers sharing personal stories
Addressing multiple topics affecting teenagers
Well connected with statewide and nationwide support resources
Multi-platform approach
Proven track record for effectiveness