Middle and high school-age youth in Peabody, Massachusetts, will be taking a new survey aimed at curbing teen substance abuse. The survey, which teens will take anonymously, asks questions about a variety of topics, including eating habits, drug and alcohol use, suicide, and for older students, sexual orientation. The survey, which takes about 40 minutes to complete, will be taken by students during school on January 28. In particular, area officials expect to utilize the collected data to identify strategies for limiting teen access to alcohol. The survey is being funded by a grant from the Massachusetts State Department of Public Health's Bureau of Substance Abuse Services.
Sara Grinnell, executive director of the Healthy Peabody Collaborative, commented on the intent of the survey, saying, "We're looking to change the whole environment, to make it difficult for children to access alcohol."
(Source: www.salemnews.com)
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