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Substance Use Collaborative

substance use collaborative: healthy williamson county working group

The Substance Use Collaborative “is committed to raising public awareness of the risks and consequences of underage drinking and drug abuse, educating the community about current and emerging drug trends, partnering with school districts, building liaisons with decision-makers, parents, the medical and faith communities, as well as law enforcement. [The coalition works] to develop, implement and support environmental strategies to reduce substance abuse. [The coalition] believes by working together, citizens can nurture social and environmental changes to make Williamson County a safer and healthier place, brightening the future of our children, youth and families.” For more information, visit http://lifestepscouncil.org/coalition/.

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2020-2022 Community Health Improvement Plan
According to the 2018 National Youth Tobacco Survey, there was a 78% increase in e-cigarettes usage among high school students and a 48% increase among middle school students. About 17.2% of 12th graders obtained alcohol at parties and 44.1% of 12th graders indicate that alcohol is very easy to obtain (LifeSteps). Visit the coalition website to learn more about the logic model.

OBJECTIVE BH.8.1 BY 2024, LIFESTEPS WILL IMPLEMENT STRATEGIES TO DECREASE TOBACCO AND NICOTINE AND UNDERAGE USE.

Dec
2022

  • STRATEGY BH.8.1.1 Increase education in schools and community at-large about health risks and underage smoking laws.

  • STRATEGY BH.8.1.2 Partner with local enforcement to monitor tobacco sales to minors and increase retailers education.

  • STRATEGY BH.8.1.3 Promote tobacco cessation resources and State Quitline.

  • STRATEGY BH.8.1.4 Partner with youth groups to build Say What groups to promote peer-to-peer influence.

  • STRATEGY BH.8.1.5 Increase education in schools and community at-large about health risks and underage smoking laws.

OBJECTIVE BH.9.1 BY 2024, LIFESTEPS WILL IMPLEMENT STRATEGIES TO DECREASE ALCOHOL USE BY YOUTH.

Dec
2022

  • STRATEGY BH.9.1.1 Raise awareness about social hosting and underage drinking laws.

  • STRATEGY BH.9.1.2 Work with local alcohol license holders to reinforce underage drinking laws.

  • STRATEGY BH.9.1.3 Partner with local enforcement to monitor alcohol sales to minors and increase retailer’s education.

  • STRATEGY BH.9.1.4 Increase educational presentations and/or workshops about consequences of underage drinking and resilience skills.

  • STRATEGY BH.9.1.5 Promote Screening , Brief Intervention & Referral to Treatment (SBIRT ).

  • STRATEGY BH.9.1.6 Conduct focus groups or surveys related to social norms about underage drinking.

  • STRATEGY BH.9.1.7 Raise the number of peer-to-peer leadership groups.

Substance Use Data

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Compared to TX Counties, Williamson has a value of 11.4% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 17.0% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 18.5%. Compared to TX Counties, Williamson has a value of 11.4% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 17.0% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 18.5%.
Adults who Smoke
County: Williamson
(Compared to TX Counties)
Compared to TX Counties, Williamson has a value of 18.0% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 17.5% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 18.7%. Compared to TX Counties, Williamson has a value of 18.0% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 17.5% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 18.7%.
Adults who Drink Excessively
County: Williamson
(Compared to TX Counties)
Compared to TX Census Places, Round Rock has a value of 18.5% which is in the worst 25% of census places (cities). Census places (cities) in the best 50% have a value lower than 16.9% while census places (cities) in the worst 25% have a value higher than 18.3%. Compared to TX Census Places, Round Rock has a value of 18.5% which is in the worst 25% of census places (cities). Census places (cities) in the best 50% have a value lower than 16.9% while census places (cities) in the worst 25% have a value higher than 18.3%.
Adults who Binge Drink
Census Place (City): Round Rock
(Compared to TX Census Places)
Compared to TX Census Places, Round Rock has a value of 12.8% which is in the best 50% of census places (cities). Census places (cities) in the best 50% have a value lower than 17.5% while census places (cities) in the worst 25% have a value higher than 19.7%. Compared to TX Census Places, Round Rock has a value of 12.8% which is in the best 50% of census places (cities). Census places (cities) in the best 50% have a value lower than 17.5% while census places (cities) in the worst 25% have a value higher than 19.7%.
Adults who Smoke
Census Place (City): Round Rock
(Compared to TX Census Places)
Substance Use Resources
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Interested in getting involved with the Substance Use Collaborative? Visit the Event Calendar for specific meeting details.
 
 
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