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In
Sarasota County during 2003, there were 1,932 drug arrests, 1,038 DUIs,
and 493 alcohol-related arrests [Florida Department of Law Enforcement
and Florida Department of Highway Safety].
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In
2002, Sarasota County's annual alcohol sale per capita was $210, compared
to $144 for the state [Florida Department of Revenue].
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These
industries have the highest ranking in illicit drug use: food preparation,
service industry, vehicle repair, light truck driving, and construction
[2002 - National Institute on Drug Abuse].
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We
must increase protective factors [positive bonding with family, friends,
work, and community, opportunities and recognition for social involvement,
and healthy beliefs and clear standards] to help reduce these numbers.
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The 2002 Florida Youth Substance Abuse Survey found that:
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21%
of Sarasota County's middle school students and 44% of high school
students reported alcohol use within 30 days before the survey.
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7% of
middle school students and 24% of high school students reported marijuana
use within 30 days before the survey.
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Sarasota County rated the #1 county for Oxycontin® [a time-released
morphine] abuse by youth.
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Within 30 days prior to the survey, 2% of middle school students and 5% of
high school students reported misuse/abuse of prescription drugs.
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We
must increase protective factors [positive bonding with family, friends,
work, and community, opportunities and recognition for social involvement,
and healthy beliefs and clear standards] to help reduce these numbers.
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