Community Risk Factors
Availability of Drugs
The more available drugs are in a community, the higher the risk that young people in the community will abuse drugs. Perceived availability of drugs is also associated with higher risk.
Predictor
Indicators
- Number of licensed alcohol sales establishments
- Number of citations for alcohol sales to minors
- Adult arrest rates
- Juvenile arrest rates
- Prescription drug data
- Tobacco sales establishments
- Alcohol related mortality
- PAYS scores for perceived availability of drugs
- PAYS risk factor scale score
Data for Availability of Drugs