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Statistically Significant Differences in Regional Substance Use
In 2021, the following regions did not have available data: Regions 1, 4, 5, 8, 18, 19
Students who used ALCOHOL in the past 30 days - 2017- 2021 Healthy Kids Colorado Survey
Regions with statistically significantly higher estimates compared to the state total
Regions 7, 9, 11, and 16 had higher estimates across two administrations
2017 2019 2021
Students who used MARIJUANA in the past 30 days - 2017-2021 Healthy Kids Colorado Survey
Regions with statistically significantly higher estimates compared to the state
Regions 7 and 9 had higher estimates across three administrations
2017 2019 2021
Students who used an ELECTRONIC VAPE in past 30 days - 2017-2021 Healthy Kids Colorado Survey
Regions with statistically significantly higher estimates compared to the state
Regions 7, 9, and 12 had higher estimates across three administrations
2017 2019 2021
Students who took PRESCRIPTION PAIN MEDICINE without a doctor's prescription one or more times in past 30 days -
2017-2021 Healthy Kids Colorado Survey
Regions with statistically significantly higher estimates compared to the state
No regions were higher in 2021 and the question was changed after 2017
Summary:
Region 7 (Pueblo) and Region 9 (Southwest Colorado) has higher estimates for most substance use.
More regions exceed the state estimates for vaping than for other substances.
All regions need support, however, these data show specific areas may have more need for education and resources.
In 2021:
Region 7 and 17 had higher estimates for students showing signs of depression (being sad and hopeless).
Region 7 and 14 had fewer students think their grades were better than most.
Region 14 had fewer students participate in extracurricular activities.
No regions were significantly different from the state for having an adult to talk to with a serious problem.
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