Pubdate: Mon, 27 Mar 2006 Source: Richmond Times-Dispatch (VA) Copyright: 2006 Richmond Newspapers Inc. Contact: http://www.timesdispatch.com/ Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/365 Author: Holly Prestidge, TIMES-DISPATCH STAFF WRITER, YOUTH SURVEY ON DRUGS, OTHER ISSUES TO BE TOPIC The results of a youth survey taken last year of Chesterfield County students' habits regarding drugs, alcohol and relationships will be presented Thursday night. SAFE, which stands for Substance Abuse Free Environment, is a community coalition of parents and school and county officials working to prevent alcohol and drug abuse. SAFE conducted the study of 2,501 students in grades 8, 10 and 12 last November. The survey asked students questions about how often they drink alcohol or use drugs, and how easy it is for them to get these substances. It also asked students about relationships with their peers and family. While the results won't be made public until Thursday night, SAFE representatives said the survey points to underage drinking as one of the main issues, as well as eighth-graders' use of inhalants. The meeting will be at 7 p.m. at Bon Air Baptist Church. Refreshments will be served at 6:30 p.m. School and county officials will be on hand, as well as legislators and a representative from Mothers Against Drunk Driving. Parents will be allowed to ask questions, and SAFE representatives will offer strategies on fighting youth substance abuse. For details on the meeting, call SAFE at 796-7100 or