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MINUTES - Draft ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH May 25, 2022 • The OCPADY originated in 2008 as a subcommittee of Healthy Carolinians of OC. Its mission is to prevent youth substance misuse through collaboration, education, policy, advocacy and youth empowerment. The OCPADY is also concerned about the health and welfare of the youth without the influence of drugs. • Accessibility o According to data from OC High School teens, alcohol is the most easily accessible product. Tobacco and vaping products are second. o Teens are getting access to these products mostly from friends/siblings and home (with and without knowledge of adults/parents). • OCPADY focuses on cannabis misuse, underage drinking, and prescription drug misuse. • There are 7 strategies (3 individually-focused, 4 environmentally-focused) for community change. o Individually-focused - Provide information, build skills, provide social support o Environmentally-focused — Reduce barriers/enhance access, change consequences/incentives, alter the physical design of the environment, change policies and rules • OCPADY's Impact o The percentage of middle school youth reporting past 30-day use of alcohol decreased from 16.4% (in 2008) to 1% (in 2018). The rate for high school youth for the same period decreased from 32.1% to 6.2%. o The percentage of middle school youth reporting past 30-day use of cannabis use decreased from 3.8% (in 2008) to 2% (in 2018). The rate for high school youth for the same period decreased from 10.2% to 6.2%. o The percentage of middle school youth reporting past 30 day use of prescription drug abuse did not change from 2008-2018. It stayed at 1.0%. The rate for high school youth for the same period decreased from 3.8% to 0%. The BOH had questions and comments that were addressed by Ms. Chambless. B. Tobacco Update Rita Krosner, Tobacco Prevention and Control Coordinator, provided an update and summary of the Tobacco Prevention and Control Program activity. Below are brief highlights. • Adult Cessation Programs o Freshstart Group Classes and Individualized Tobacco Treatment (ITT) Services — ■ Tobacco Cessation classes are held quarterly. Since March 2020, they have occurred virtually, which has allowed more people to access these classes. ■ ITT Services include 12 weeks of behavioral counseling and NRT products. These services are offered via telephonic meetings. ■ During 2021, 379 NRT products were issued. That's a 46% increase from the previous year. • OCHD Youth Prevention and Cessation o Cessation is not just a service for adults. Vaping education for parents, staff and faculty, vaping prevention and cessation resources are services needed for the OCS districts. o On December 20, 2019, President Trump signed legislation raising the federal minimum age for sale of tobacco products from 18 to 21 years. Under T-21 federal S:\Managers Working Files\BOH\Agenda &Abstracts\2022 Agenda &Abstracts/ May Page 2