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Madison Heights Community Coalition presents youth survey data; student leaders outline prevention work
Summary
The Madison Heights Community Coalition presented results from the Michigan Profile for Healthy Youth and introduced its Youth Wellness Council, which highlighted marijuana use, mental‑health indicators and upcoming youth training and service activities.
At a Madison Heights City Council meeting, the Madison Heights Community Coalition presented survey findings on youth substance use and mental health and introduced the student leaders of its Youth Wellness Council.
Kimberly Heisler, the coalition’s executive director, summarized district and county survey results drawn from the Michigan Profile for Healthy Youth (administered to 7th, 9th and 11th graders). Heisler said 11.6% of Madison Heights 9th and 11th graders reported past‑30‑day marijuana use, compared with 8.6% reported for Oakland County. “We know using marijuana is harmful,” Heisler said while noting lower perception of harm among Madison Heights students.
Heisler told the council the coalition uses perception‑of‑risk…
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