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• SFY 2000 Drug Control and System improvement Formula Grant Program Edward Syme Memorial State and Local Assistance Refer to the SFY 1999 BCA Grants Management Technical Assistance Workshop Manual, Secfion 5. Use this as a guide to assist you in completing Section D. Problem Identification. Briefly describe a specific problem to be addressed with subgrant funds. If you are seeking funds to continue existing project activities, your problem statement must also provide a short summary of your current program and describe any gaps between current and desired project results. Program Descrition. Briefly describe how project activities will address the targeted problem. Describe who will do what, when, where and how. SEE PAGE 2 OF INSTRUCTIONS ON ITEMS TO INCLUDE. Staff below and use continuation pages as necessary. The Substance Abuse Council of Indian River County is seeking continued funding for the continuation of the TARGE=T program and its existing objectives. Alcohol and drug abuse continues to be the number one problem facing the youth of America, The use of mind altering chemicals has proven to be especially harmful to the adolescent growth and development process. Psychoactive drugs interfere with physical, social and emotional growth during the critical years of adolescent development. An adolescent who uses intoxicants is not only at high risk of becoming drug dependant but is also at an increased risk of dropping out of school, getting involved in crime, attempting suicide, or becoming involved in an assortment of dangerous behaviors. The prevention of adolescent drug and alcohol abuse is most likely to occur when parents, teachers, and other individuals in the community who are part of the youth's circle » are well Informed of the harmful effects of drugs recognize behavioral changes that accompany drug use and understand how drug use is encouraged and accepted in the social world of a youth. Another key to successful prevention programming is the direct involvement of youth in planning and implementing programs. According to the 1999 PRIDE Survey of Indian River County students, IRC students continue to have incidences of substance abuse that are above national averages. Over the 7 years of data gathered, we have seen significant changes in youth usage. Youth continue to report a high level of availability for alcohol, marijuana and other illegal drugs. 33% of 7th thru 12 th graders also reported a perceived harm for usage of alcohol as very harmful, but continue to use alcohol at a rate of 51.5%. (PRIDE 1999) 52% of the same 7th thru 12th graders reported marijuana to be very harmful, but 30.7% of them state they use marijuana. The highest reported rate of usage is with 10th graders with 46.3% admitting to marijuana use. The same 1 Oth graders state that it is very easy to get marijuana. (PRIDE 1999) On the issue of getting In trouble with the police, of the 7th thru 12th grade youth who were involved with local law enforcement reported a 73.5% usage of alcohol and a 56.6% usage of marijuana, (PRIDE 1999) In addition, 38.5% never or seldom talk (up from 25.8% in 1995) to their parents about the perils of alcohol, tobacco, drugs, HIV, pregnancy, and violence. (PRIDE 1999) Indian River County has, over the past few years, seen a consistent increase in the number of alcohol and drug related offenses committed by our youth. It is a recognized treat to the well being of our community and children. The Department of Juvenile Justice states that drug and alcohol related cases committed by juveniles In Indian River County increased by 57% from 1992 to 1995. The number of IRC youth charged Subgranf Application Section It - Page 3 of f6