MaCYSS Community 5 Minute Survey

Introduction

Thank you for agreeing to take part in this short survey. The aim of our survey is to hear from local people about your concerns in relation to alcohol and other drug use among young people in counties Cavan and Monaghan.

Monaghan and Cavan Youth Substance Support (MaCYSS) is a new youth (12-18ys) and family alcohol and other drug service delivered by Alcohol Forum Ireland in partnership with HSE, TULSA, NE Regional Drug and Alcohol Task Force. Your opinions and concerns will be hugely important to us in developing our service and the information gathered will help us to ensure that supports are accessible to all young people when they need them.

If you feel at any stage that you no longer wish to fill out the survey, you are free to stop at any time and your answers will not be saved. This survey is confidential and the information you provide will not personally identify you.

By clicking ‘Ok’ I agree to taking part in the survey. I understand the purpose and nature of this research and I am taking part voluntarily. I understand that I can withdraw from the study at any time, without any penalty or consequences.

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* 1. Which county do you live in?

Cavan

Monaghan

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* 2. Do you live in a town, village or do you live in the country side?

Town/Village

Country side

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* 3. Gender: How do you identify?

Male

Female

Non-binary

Other

Prefer not to say

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* 4. How do you describe your ethnicity or cultural background?

White Irish

White Irish Traveller

Other White

Black or Black Irish

Asian or Asian Irish

Other (please specify)

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* 5. Please select your age-group

15-17

18-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

80-84

85+

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* 6. Do you think that there is a problem with young people drinking in your area?

Yes

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* 7. Do you think that there is a problem with Young People taking other drugs (Cannabis, Ecstasy/MDMA, Cocaine, Solvents, Pills, Poppers, Mushrooms) in your area?

Yes

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* 8. In the last 12 months, have you been negatively affected by a Young Person's alcohol or other drug use?

Yes

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* 9. What do you believe to be the key factors influencing alcohol and other drug use among Young People in your area? Select one or more options from the list below.

Peer Pressure

Boredom

Lack of youth facilities in the area

Mental Health issues

Issues at home including parental alcohol and other drug use

Difficulty at school

Low socio-economic status

Leaving school early

Ireland's drinking culture

Alcohol advertising

Availability of alcohol

Low self-esteem

Parental attitudes and rule setting within the home

Lack of awareness around the harmful effects of alcohol and other drugs

Other (please specify)

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* 10. Do you think it is acceptable to let a Young Person aged 15 drink alcohol at home?

Yes

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* 11. Do you think it is acceptable to let a Young Person aged 16 or 17 drink alcohol at home?

Yes

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* 12. Please tick to show to what extend you agree or disagree with the following statements.

	Agree strongly	Agree a little	Neither agree or disagree	Disagree a little	Disagree strongly
There should be a minimum price for alcohol below which it can not be sold	There should be a minimum price for alcohol below which it can not be sold Agree strongly	There should be a minimum price for alcohol below which it can not be sold Agree a little	There should be a minimum price for alcohol below which it can not be sold Neither agree or disagree	There should be a minimum price for alcohol below which it can not be sold Disagree a little	There should be a minimum price for alcohol below which it can not be sold Disagree strongly
Advertising of alcohol which appeals to Young People should be banned	Advertising of alcohol which appeals to Young People should be banned Agree strongly	Advertising of alcohol which appeals to Young People should be banned Agree a little	Advertising of alcohol which appeals to Young People should be banned Neither agree or disagree	Advertising of alcohol which appeals to Young People should be banned Disagree a little	Advertising of alcohol which appeals to Young People should be banned Disagree strongly
Advertising of alcohol on TV and radio should be confined to after 9pm to protect children	Advertising of alcohol on TV and radio should be confined to after 9pm to protect children Agree strongly	Advertising of alcohol on TV and radio should be confined to after 9pm to protect children Agree a little	Advertising of alcohol on TV and radio should be confined to after 9pm to protect children Neither agree or disagree	Advertising of alcohol on TV and radio should be confined to after 9pm to protect children Disagree a little	Advertising of alcohol on TV and radio should be confined to after 9pm to protect children Disagree strongly

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* 13. What do you think is a priority for Young People in your area?

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* 14. What services would you like to have for Young People in the community?

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* 15. What services would you like to have for families and the wider community?

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* 16. What do you believe are the most urgent needs for you, your family or your community?

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* 17. Where did you hear about this survey?

Media

Social media

Local organisation

Other (please specify)

Thank you!

We understand this can be a sensitive topic, if you have been affected by any of the issues raised as part of the survey please contact HSE Drugs and Alcohol Helpline for advice and support.
Freephone helpline: 1800 459 459 Email: helpline@hse.ie

Find out more: alcoholforum.org