Youth Substance Use Priority

All youth in Duluth are substance free
Strategies
Strategy #1
Share evidence-based, factual information with community
stakeholders that informs public policy decisions at the state and local level (may include topics such as T21, flavored tobacco, smoke-free environments, etc.)
Action steps:
- Coalition-building and engagement of new partners
- Implementation and enforcement of local and state level policies
Strategy #2
Implement a broad-based education campaign including mass
media, school-based, and peer-based education
Action steps:
- Engage and train partners to expand reach (athletic directors, teachers, landlords, youth leaders, etc.)
- Create educational materials to include videos, print documents, and podcasts, etc.
Strategy #3
Promote/enhance youth-based tobacco cessation interventions and resources
Action steps:
- Develop treatment guidelines for pediatric patients
- Promote youth-based resources through the community partners
Action Teams
Vaping Education
This team is working to reduce vaping and e-cigarette use among
teens. They’re sharing the Don’t Blow It campaign and developing a peer education program.
Community Partners
- American Lung Association
- Duluth East High School
Leader
Amanda Casady, Essentia Health
Vaping PSA
This team created a public service announcement (PSA) encouraging parents to talk to their kids about vaping.
Community Partners
- KBJR6
- American Lung Association
Leader
Sara Bumgardner, St. Louis County Public Health