REDUCING THE EFFECTS OF DRUG AND ALCOHOL ABUSE IN CUMBERLAND COUNTY
The Cumberland Prevention Coalition of Cumberland County provides Prevention Services. Our goal is to reduce substance abuse in our community.
How To Help
Come to a Coalition Meeting
Call: (931) 210-0384 to reserve your spot at our next meeting.
Volunteer at an Event
Check our website or Facebook page for current event information.
Make a Tax Deductible Donation
Donations enable us to accomplish our many programs.
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 Tabacco products, 24.9% of students said very easy.
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.
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.
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.
