📊 San Pedro Youth & Substance Risk — Infographic Content

👶 Children in San Pedro (Under Age 12)

• Total population: ~86,000
• Estimated under age 12: ~12,000 children
  (~14% based on LA County demographics)

⚠️ Children Exposed to Substance Abuse Risk

• National estimates: 1 in 8 children live in households with substance abuse
• Louisiana Father kills 7 of his children + neighbor?  New York Times 
• San Pedro estimate:
  👉 ~1,500 children

🚨 Future Risk of Drug or Alcohol Problems

• About 10–15% of youth will develop a substance use disorder at some point
  👉 San Pedro estimate:
  ~1,200 to 1,800 children over time

🏥 Children Likely to Need Treatment

• Only a portion receive or need formal treatment (~20–30% of those affected)
  👉 Estimated in San Pedro:
  ~250 to 500 children

⚠️ Key Risk Factors

• Family substance use
• Mental health conditions
• Trauma / instability
• Peer influence in teen years

💡 Why This Matters Locally

• Even in a single community like San Pedro:
  👉 Hundreds of children may need help
  👉 Thousands are at risk or affected indirectly

❤️ The Takeaway

Early awareness + access to treatment = better outcomes
Community awareness can directly impact prevention and recovery.