LOCAL DATA

We surveyed multiple children from all parts of Kent, Ottawa, Allegan, Berrien, and Muskegon counties to get our facts straight. The truth is, it doesn't matter what part of town you're from, or what school your kids go to. Children are trying alcohol as early as age 12.

Below are a few links supporting our results. If you don't find the information you're looking for, please contact us. We will provide as much research data possible.

Kent County:

Percentage of "First Use" of alcohol as a risk to health for ages 12 to 17: 73.8 percent Percentage of 30 days of alcohol use for ages 12 to 17: 20.6 percent.

Click here for a Report on youth alcohol use.

Click here for county and state statistics on substance use.

 

Lakeshore Counties:

Allegan, Berrien, Muskegon, and Ottawa:
Data reports on drugs, alcohol, youth surveys, and more. Click Here

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