Parents and Families
Cumberland Prevention Coalition: Empowering Parents, Protecting Futures
The Cumberland Prevention Coalition is dedicated to equipping parents with the knowledge, tools, and support they need to have meaningful conversations with their children about the dangers of drug use. Parents play a crucial role in shaping their children’s attitudes and choices, which is why we provide educational resources, training sessions, and community outreach programs designed to foster open and honest discussions.
At CPC, we hope to empower parents to:
- Communicate effectively with their children about peer pressure and making healthy choices.
- Establish clear expectations about drug and alcohol use within the family.
- Recognize the risks of substance use and how it affects youth development.
- Identify early warning signs of substance use and where to seek help.
Are Parents in Cumberland County Talking to Their Kids About Prescription Drug Dangers?
Every year, Cumberland county schools participate in a yearly survey with students. TN Together surveys 8th, 10th, and 12th grade around drug use.
The TN Together survey from 2022, 2023 shows that most students are NOT having important conversations with their parents about the dangers of misusing prescription drugs. Here’s what we found:
Key Statistics:
📌 62% of students say they have never talked to a parent about this issue.
📌 Only 11.6% of students have had this conversation more than once.
Breakdown by Grade Level:
- 8th Grade – More likely to have talked with parents multiple times (17.3%).
- 10th & 12th Grade – Conversations drop significantly (only 7.9% and 8.5% report repeated discussions).