Uniting Together For a Drug-Free Community
With your help, our mission is to strengthen Dickson County through proactive prevention, youth empowerment, family support, and community collaboration.
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$
4.05
saved public burden spending per dollar invested in prevention in Dickson County
For every dollar invested in substance use prevention in Dickson County, $4.05 in public burden spending is saved. This means that investing in prevention is not only beneficial for public health but also cost-effective.
$
1.58
million dollars saved in Dickson County in 2023 due to substance use prevention.
In 2023, Dickson County saved over $1.58 million in public burden spending due to effective substance use prevention strategies. This demonstrates the tangible financial benefits of proactive prevention efforts.
4.7
%
Decrease in TN Alcohol Use
5.7
%
Decrease in TN Vaping Use
2.3
%
Decrease in TN Marijuana Use
Between 2019 and 2023, Dickson County saw a reduction in adolescent substance use, including decreases in alcohol, vaping, and marijuana use. This highlights the effectiveness of local prevention programs in improving youth health outcomes.
This project is funded under a grant contract with the State of Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services.
Drug Free Dickson Coalition: Join with us and become a part of the SOLUTION to end substance misuse and the crimes it causes.
Drug Free Dickson Coalition is a 501 (c)(3) tax exempt organization whose mission is to strengthen Dickson County through proactive prevention, youth empowerment, family support, and community collaboration.