Estimated time to complete this survey: 5 Minutes

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* 1. What town do you live in?

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* 2. What grade is your child in? If you have more than one child in grades 6-12 please focus your answers on the child who has a birthday closest to today.

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* 3. In the last 12 months, how often have you talked with your child about the risks of substance use?

  Not at all Once A few times (2-4) A lot (5+)
Alcohol
Marijuana/Cannabis
Tobacco
Vaping
Prescription drugs belonging to other people
Other drugs

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* 4. Do you think talking with your child about substance use makes a positive difference in the choices that they make?

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* 5. Do you think local youth your child's age use these substances at least once in a while?

  All of them use Most of them use Some of them use None of them use I don't know
Alcohol
Marijuana/Cannabis
Tobacco
Vape (nicotine or marijuana/cannabis)
Prescription drugs belonging to other people
Other drugs

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* 6. At what age do you think it is okay to use substances?

  12 or younger 13-17 18-20 21 or older It is never okay I don't know
Alcohol
Marijuana/Cannabis
Tobacco
Vape (nicotine or marijuana/cannabis)
Other drugs

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* 7. Do you make sure youth can't access substances in your home?

  Yes No I don't have this in my house
Alcohol
Marijuana/Cannabis
Tobacco
Vape (nicotine or marijuana/cannabis)
Prescription drugs

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* 8. How much do you agree or disagree with the following statements about alcohol?

  Don't know Strongly disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly agree
All youth are going to drink alcohol, it’s not an issue for me.
It’s okay for youth to drink in moderation.
It’s okay to allow youth to drink alcohol on special occasions.
It’s okay to allow youth to drink at home.
I would be okay with other parents giving my child alcohol in their home.

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* 9. Underage drinking concerns me because: (select all that apply)

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* 10. Where do you think youth are getting alcohol in your community?

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* 11. How much do you agree or disagree with the following statements about marijuana/cannabis?

  Don't know Strongly disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly agree
All youth are going to use marijuana/cannabis, it’s not an issue for me.
It’s okay for youth to use marijuana/cannabis in moderation.
It’s okay to allow youth to use marijuana/cannabis occasionally.
It’s okay to allow youth to use marijuana/cannabis at home.
I would be okay with other parents giving my child marijuana/cannabis in their home.
It's safer for youth to use marijuana/cannabis if it's homegrown.
It's okay to give youth cannabis for medicinal reasons if it has not been prescribed to them

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* 12. Underage marijuana/cannabis use concerns me because: (select all that apply)

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* 13. Where do you think youth are getting marijuana/cannabis in your community?

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* 14. Have you seen or smelled marijuana/cannabis in public outdoor spaces or at community events in the last year?

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* 15. How much do you agree or disagree with the following statements about vaping?

  Don't know Strongly disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly agree
It is safer for youth to vape than it is for them to smoke cigarettes.
It’s okay for youth to vape occasionally.
I know the signs to look for if I suspect my child is vaping.
I am aware of the health risks from underage vaping.
I would recognize a vaping device if I saw it.

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* 16. How likely are you to...?

  Very unlikely Unlikely Likely Very likely Don't know
Ask your child if alcohol and other drugs will be present at a party or social gathering
Call to verify that a parent or other responsible adult will be present at a party or social event
Allow your child and/or their friends to drink alcohol in your home
Allow your child and/or their friends to use marijuana/cannabis in your home

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* 17. Are you aware that Vermont state law prohibits serving alcohol or giving marijuana/cannabis to youth under the age of 21, even in your own home or on your property, and even with their parent’s permission?

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* 18. In the past year, have you seen or heard any information about what parents can do to help prevent underage substance use?

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* 19. If you have any comments or suggestions you’d like to share with us, please let us know. We'd love to hear from you!

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