![]() ![]() "They’ve also 'lost' people they love because they are no longer present in the family, or there is undue stress because the person they love has lost their job, home, etc. ![]() "So many of our kids have lost someone they love due to drug use whether that be lung cancer from smoking, driving under the influence, and alcohol/drug overdose," said Huard. Participating DSP students take a survey both before and after the event to measure their knowledge growth and to also gather their opinions on the program and the concerns they have about drugs in the community. Huard and the team also use the information provided by Barton’s Community Survey conducted every few years and they find it mirrors what youth and agencies are already sharing. They have always focused on gateway drugs and opioids/heroin in the area, but the past two years they have addressed an additional concern for youth, vaping. Prior to DSP each year, Huard works with law enforcement, Barton Health, and agencies such as TYFS to have the program address the current issues in our community. While the outline of the program remains the same, the drug issues in the community change. ![]()
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