Reducing the Effects of Drug use in Cumberland County
TN Together Cumberland County Data
TN Together Survey is a survey conducted every year with students of Cumberland County. Below is the data for 2022.
In Cumberland County, the age of initiation to alcohol is 13.
- When asked During the past 30 days, on how many days did you have one or more drinks of an alcoholic beverage, 13.4% of 12th graders said all 30 days.
- 37.1 percent of all 8th,10th, and 12th graders said it was fairly easy for them to access alcohol.
- The main source the students are saying where they are getting their alcohol was getting it from their parents with permission.
Cumberland Prevention Coalition is combating the issue by educating the dangers of alcohol to parents and students alike. Also, educating the retailers in the community about making sure they are checking ids.
When asked, How easy is it to get Tobacco products, 24.9% of students said very easy.
Cumberland Prevention Coalition is providing positive recognition to all local tobacco shops who pass compliance checks conducted by the Tennessee Department of Agriculture.
When asked how much do you think people risk harming themselves physically or in other ways if they use a vaping device with nicotine, 47.5% of students said a great risk.
Cumberland Prevention Coalition conducts a free cessation readiness program provided by the American Lung Association
When asked have you ever used RX medications not prescribed to you just to get high, 10.1% of Cumberland County 8th graders said yes compared to the 9.6% of 12th graders.
Cumberland Prevention Coalition is encouraging parents to utilize our free lock boxes to safely store unused medications to reduce access to children.
When asked during the past 30 days, on how many days did you use marijuana, 7.1% of 12th graders reported using all 30 days.
Cumberland Prevention Coalition is working to provide education and presentations in Cumberland County School system about the increased risk of regular marijuana use.
