Whether you’re a parent looking for ideas on how to speak with your child about underage drinking, drug misuse and tobacco use or simply looking for the facts about drugs and emerging usage trends among teens and adults we’re pleased to offer a comprehensive directory of resources based on facts and supported by research.
MY STUDENT MIGHT BE STRUGGLING WITH
Alcohol
13.9 is the average age of initiation for alcohol use in Dickson County.
TN Together Student Survey 2019
Youth who experiment with alcohol at age 14 are 98% more likely to have substance misuse problems later in life. At 21, that rate drops to 2%.
SAMHSA
32% of Dickson County high school seniors report drinking in the past 30 days.
TN Together Student Survey 2019
Underage drinkers consume 20% of alcohol sold in the US.
Top Shelf, Responsible Beverage Service
Find everything you need to know to about drug facts, emerging trends and how to talk about the dangers of street drugs, Rx misuse and underage drinking.
Our goal is to provide a resource tool kit where you can find solid, up to date information, get your questions answered fast and learn how you can be part of the solution to building a Safe, Healthy and Drug Free Community. Equipped with this knowledge, you will be an asset in Dickson County and can be a leader in reducing risk factors facing our community.
