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Addressing Teen Health Risks in Harford County: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Challenges

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This report highlights pressing health risk behaviors among teens in Harford County, Maryland. It reveals significant concerns, including high rates of substance abuse, with over 52% of seniors reporting alcohol use and 27% using marijuana. Teen pregnancy rates also present a challenge, as do data on juvenile drug and alcohol violations. Mental health issues are prominent, with 1,882 children served by mental health systems, indicating a strong need for outpatient and rehabilitation services. Comprehensive strategies are needed to address these youth health challenges effectively.

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Addressing Teen Health Risks in Harford County: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Challenges

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  1. Ready by 21 Taskforce

  2. Teen Health Percent of teens with health risk behaviors, 2009 Source: Center for Disease Control and Prevention, High School Youth Risk Behavior Survey

  3. Health: Teen Pregnancy Percent of live births per 1,000 teens (15-19) Live Birth Rates Per 1000 Age 15-19 2000-2008 Source: Maryland Vital Statistics Report, DHMH 3

  4. Health: Teen Pregnancy Percent of all births that are to teens Source: Maryland Vital Statistics Report, DHMH

  5. Health: Youth Substance Abuse Harford County seniors report using cigarettes, alcohol, marijuana, narcotics and Ecstasy at rates higher that the state. • 52% of seniors reported consuming alcohol within the past 30 days • 27% of seniors reported using marijuana • 26% of seniors reported using cigarettes Source: Maryland Adolescent Survey, 2007

  6. Health: Youth Substance Abuse Percent of high school seniors that report use in the past 30 days Source: Maryland Adolescent Survey, 2007 6

  7. Health: Youth Substance Abuse Number of juvenile drug and alcohol violations by zip code area, 2009 Source: Harford County Department of Juvenile Services

  8. Health: Youth Substance Abuse Percent of youth population that has had a Juvenile Drug/Alcohol Arrest, 2009 Sources: Harford County Department of Juvenile Services, U.S. Census, Claritas 8

  9. Health: Youth Substance Abuse • Estimated 15,000 Harford County residents with active substance abuse problem • Approximately 2,000 residents receive treatment annually for substance abuse problems • Approximately 13,000 residents need substance abuse treatment • 74% of all the deaths of Harford County residents over the past 3 years related to Drugs and Alcohol involved prescription drugs • Prescription Take-Back Days in September and November collected 1,900 pounds of old and unused medicines Sources: Harford County Office of Drug Control Policy, State of Maryland Medical Examiner’s Office

  10. Health: Mental Health Consumers Youth birth to 17 served by the mental health system in 2009 • 1,882 children were served by the public mental health system in Harford County. • 135 new child & adolescents clients served • Children & adolescents made up 45% of all consumers • Among Harford County’s youth: • 81% required outpatient services • 11% psychiatric rehabilitation programs • 5% inpatient services • 1% residential treatments • 1% hospitalization Source: Harford County Office on Mental Health Core Service Agency, 2009

  11. Health: Mental Health Consumers Youth birth to 17 served by the public mental health system in 2009 Source: Harford County Office on Mental Health Core Service Agency, 2009

  12. Health: Mental Health Consumers Youth served by the public mental health system Source: Harford County Office on Mental Health Core Service Agency, 2009 12

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