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Dear Sir or Madam, please take a few minutes of your time to complete the following questionnaire.

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Gender


Male


Female


Non-binary/ others


Prefer not to say


Age 


 Under 18


 18-25


26-40


40-60


Over 60


Community Type


Urban


Rural


Have you heard about drug and substance abuse before?


Yes 


No


Have you ever used drugs or substances recreationally?


 Yes


 No


Which drugs or substances have you used in the past? (Check all that apply)


Alcohol


Marijuana


Cocaine


Heroin


Prescription Drugs


Others (Please specify) ____________


Have you ever experienced negative consequences as a result of drug or substance abuse? 


Yes


No


 If yes, please explain.


Has someone in your household used substances?


Yes


No


Where do you get most of your information about drugs?


Internet


School


Friends


Family


Media (TV, newspapers, etc.)


Which drugs or substances have they used in the past? (Check all that apply)


 Alcohol


 Marijuana


 Cocaine


 Prescription Drugs


 Others (Please specify) ____________


Which substances are most commonly used in your community? (Check all that apply)


Alcohol


 Marijuana


 Cocaine


 Prescription Drugs


 Others (Please specify) ____________


In your opinion, what are the main causes of substance abuse in your community? (Select up to 2)


Peer pressure


Stress/Anxiety


Family history of substance abuse


Mental health disorders


Unemployment


Lack of awareness about risks


Easy access to substances


Others (Please specify) ____________


Do you believe substance abuse has negatively impacted public health in your community?


Yes


No


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What do you think are the consequences of substance abuse in your area? Please explain.


Are there enough substance abuse prevention programs in the area where you live?


Yes


No


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Have you ever attended or participated in a substance abuse prevention program?


Yes


No


         If yes, what type of program was it?


School education program 


Community outreach event


Rehabilitation or treatment program 


Others (Please specify) ____________


Which of the following strategies do you think would be most effective in preventing substance abuse? (Check up to 3)


School education programs


Community outreach programs


Increased law enforcement


Mental health support services


Stricter regulations on substance availability


Others (Please specify) ____________


What barriers prevent people in your community from accessing substance abuse prevention or treatment services? (Check all that apply)


Treatment costs


Stigma


Lack of services


Fear of legal consequences


Lack of awareness about resources


Others (Please specify) ____________


Do you believe healthcare providers should be more involved in substance abuse prevention?


Yes


No


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What additional resources do you think would help reduce substance abuse in your community? Please explain 


 Have you or someone you know sought professional help for substance abuse?


Yes


No


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Do you feel comfortable discussing substance abuse issues with local healthcare providers?


Yes


No


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Have you noticed an increase in substance abuse in your community over the past 5 years?


Yes


No


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Do you think peer pressure is the main reason people start using substances in your community


Yes


No


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Are there enough rehabilitation centers available for substance abuse recovery in your area?


Yes


No


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Do you think family plays a key role in preventing substance abuse


Yes


No


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Do you think social stigma prevents people from seeking help for substance abuse 


Yes


No


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Do you think media (Tv, Movies, Social Media) influences substance abuse in your community


Yes


No


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