2023 Newfound Community Survey

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* 1. How much of a problem do you feel Substance Misuse is in the Newfound Community overall?

Not a Problem

Minor Problem

Moderate Problem

Major Problem

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* 2. I believe substance use is being addressed effectively in my community.

Strongly disagree

Disagree

Neither agree nor disagree

Agree

Strongly agree

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* 3. I associate misusing substances with a lack of will power.

Strongly disagree

Disagree

Neither agree nor disagree

Agree

Strongly agree

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* 4. How large of a problem are the following substances in the Newfound region?

	Not a Problem	Minor Problem	Moderate Problem	A Major Problem
Underage Drinking	Underage Drinking Not a Problem	Underage Drinking Minor Problem	Underage Drinking Moderate Problem	Underage Drinking A Major Problem
Youth Marijuana Use (Edibles)	Youth Marijuana Use (Edibles) Not a Problem	Youth Marijuana Use (Edibles) Minor Problem	Youth Marijuana Use (Edibles) Moderate Problem	Youth Marijuana Use (Edibles) A Major Problem
Youth Marijuana Use (Smoking)	Youth Marijuana Use (Smoking) Not a Problem	Youth Marijuana Use (Smoking) Minor Problem	Youth Marijuana Use (Smoking) Moderate Problem	Youth Marijuana Use (Smoking) A Major Problem
Fentanyl Use	Fentanyl Use Not a Problem	Fentanyl Use Minor Problem	Fentanyl Use Moderate Problem	Fentanyl Use A Major Problem
Methamphetamine Use	Methamphetamine Use Not a Problem	Methamphetamine Use Minor Problem	Methamphetamine Use Moderate Problem	Methamphetamine Use A Major Problem
Heroin Use	Heroin Use Not a Problem	Heroin Use Minor Problem	Heroin Use Moderate Problem	Heroin Use A Major Problem
Youth Vaping (Nicotine)	Youth Vaping (Nicotine) Not a Problem	Youth Vaping (Nicotine) Minor Problem	Youth Vaping (Nicotine) Moderate Problem	Youth Vaping (Nicotine) A Major Problem
Youth Vaping (Marijuana)	Youth Vaping (Marijuana) Not a Problem	Youth Vaping (Marijuana) Minor Problem	Youth Vaping (Marijuana) Moderate Problem	Youth Vaping (Marijuana) A Major Problem
Prescription Drug Use	Prescription Drug Use Not a Problem	Prescription Drug Use Minor Problem	Prescription Drug Use Moderate Problem	Prescription Drug Use A Major Problem
Synthetic Drugs (K-2 ; Bath Salts)	Synthetic Drugs (K-2 ; Bath Salts) Not a Problem	Synthetic Drugs (K-2 ; Bath Salts) Minor Problem	Synthetic Drugs (K-2 ; Bath Salts) Moderate Problem	Synthetic Drugs (K-2 ; Bath Salts) A Major Problem
Underage Cigarette use	Underage Cigarette use Not a Problem	Underage Cigarette use Minor Problem	Underage Cigarette use Moderate Problem	Underage Cigarette use A Major Problem

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* 5. Of the substances listed in the previous question what do you think is the most concerning problem facing the Newfound region?

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* 6. In your opinion, what do you think are the key issues contributing to youth substance use in our community?
Please check all that apply.

Family Dysfunction

Lack of Parent Involvement

Peer Pressure

Stress, Anxiety and Depression

Curiosity of experimenting

Tolerant attitudes of adults toward substance use

Lack of awareness about the affects of substance use

Not enough substance free social or recreational opportunities for youth

Lack of positive role models/mentors

Not enough job opportunities for youth

Lack of substance misuse treatment options for youth

Lack of follow through of school policies

Lack of law enforcement

Not enough job opportunities for adults

Homelessness

Living with a non-parent

Parent Substance Use

Incarceration of a family member

Lack of prevention messaging

Low understanding of risks and harms

Life Transitions (Middle School to High School)

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* 7. In your opinion, where do you think youth are accessing alcohol? Please check all that apply

At Home

Siblings

Peers

Convenience Stores

Liquor Stores

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* 8. Local youth report alcohol and other drugs are easy to get. They also report getting alcohol from peers, siblings, friends and at home without parental permission. Why do you think this is happening in the Newfound Region?

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* 9. How much of a barrier would each of the issues below be if you needed to get a friend or family member treatment for substance misuse?

	Not at all	Not Really	Unsure	Somewhat	Very Much
Fear of losing family (i.e. children, partner etc.)	Fear of losing family (i.e. children, partner etc.) Not at all	Fear of losing family (i.e. children, partner etc.) Not Really	Fear of losing family (i.e. children, partner etc.) Unsure	Fear of losing family (i.e. children, partner etc.) Somewhat	Fear of losing family (i.e. children, partner etc.) Very Much
Fear of losing job	Fear of losing job Not at all	Fear of losing job Not Really	Fear of losing job Unsure	Fear of losing job Somewhat	Fear of losing job Very Much
Fear of going to jail/prison	Fear of going to jail/prison Not at all	Fear of going to jail/prison Not Really	Fear of going to jail/prison Unsure	Fear of going to jail/prison Somewhat	Fear of going to jail/prison Very Much
Shame	Shame Not at all	Shame Not Really	Shame Unsure	Shame Somewhat	Shame Very Much
Cost/lack of health insurance	Cost/lack of health insurance Not at all	Cost/lack of health insurance Not Really	Cost/lack of health insurance Unsure	Cost/lack of health insurance Somewhat	Cost/lack of health insurance Very Much
Lack of transportation	Lack of transportation Not at all	Lack of transportation Not Really	Lack of transportation Unsure	Lack of transportation Somewhat	Lack of transportation Very Much
Others judgment /stigma	Others judgment /stigma Not at all	Others judgment /stigma Not Really	Others judgment /stigma Unsure	Others judgment /stigma Somewhat	Others judgment /stigma Very Much
Lack of treatment options	Lack of treatment options Not at all	Lack of treatment options Not Really	Lack of treatment options Unsure	Lack of treatment options Somewhat	Lack of treatment options Very Much
Lack of privacy/confidentiality	Lack of privacy/confidentiality Not at all	Lack of privacy/confidentiality Not Really	Lack of privacy/confidentiality Unsure	Lack of privacy/confidentiality Somewhat	Lack of privacy/confidentiality Very Much
Lack of childcare	Lack of childcare Not at all	Lack of childcare Not Really	Lack of childcare Unsure	Lack of childcare Somewhat	Lack of childcare Very Much
Not knowing where to go for help	Not knowing where to go for help Not at all	Not knowing where to go for help Not Really	Not knowing where to go for help Unsure	Not knowing where to go for help Somewhat	Not knowing where to go for help Very Much

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* 10. What town do you live in?

Alexandria

Bristol

Danbury

Groton

Hebron

New Hampton

Hill

Bridgewater

Other (Please Specify)

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* 11. What is your age?

18 to 22 years old

23 to 30 years old

31 to 40 years old

41 to 50 years old

51 to 60 years old

Over 60 years old

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* 12. What is your residence status?

Full-time (year-round resident)

Part-time (resident for at least 6 months of the year, but not year round)

Seasonal (e.g., Spend summers or winters as a resident)

Tourist/Vacation (spend vacations in the area)

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* 13. What is your race?

White

Black or African American

Asian or Asian American

Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander

Hispanic or Latino

American Indian or Alaska Native

Another race

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* 14. How do you Identify?

Female

Male

Transgender

Non-Binary

Other

Prefer not to answer

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* 15. Do you identify as LGBTQI+?

Yes

Prefer not to answer

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* 16. What is the highest level of education you have completed?

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* 17. What is your approximate average yearly household income?

$0-$24,999

$25,000-$49,999

$50,000-$99,000

$100,000-$150,000

+$150,000

2023 Newfound Community Survey

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* 1. How much of a problem do you feel Substance Misuse is in the Newfound Community overall?

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* 2. I believe substance use is being addressed effectively in my community.

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* 3. I associate misusing substances with a lack of will power.

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* 4. How large of a problem are the following substances in the Newfound region?

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* 5. Of the substances listed in the previous question what do you think is the most concerning problem facing the Newfound region?

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* 6. In your opinion, what do you think are the key issues contributing to youth substance use in our community? Please check all that apply.

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* 7. In your opinion, where do you think youth are accessing alcohol? Please check all that apply

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* 8. Local youth report alcohol and other drugs are easy to get. They also report getting alcohol from peers, siblings, friends and at home without parental permission. Why do you think this is happening in the Newfound Region?

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* 9. How much of a barrier would each of the issues below be if you needed to get a friend or family member treatment for substance misuse?

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* 10. What town do you live in?

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* 11. What is your age?

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* 12. What is your residence status?

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* 13. What is your race?

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* 14. How do you Identify?

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* 15. Do you identify as LGBTQI+?

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* 16. What is the highest level of education you have completed?

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* 17. What is your approximate average yearly household income?

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* 18. Is there anything else you would like us to know.

* 6. In your opinion, what do you think are the key issues contributing to youth substance use in our community?
Please check all that apply.