Community Wellness Alliance

02/20/2026

Education helps our community:

✔️ Make informed decisions
✔️ Prevent youth misuse
✔️ Recognize warning signs
✔️ Have compassionate, evidence-based conversations

Awareness is prevention. Let’s stay informed and protect our community. 🧡

02/20/2026

Prescribed for you ≠ safe for everyone. 💊
Sharing medications can lead to serious health risks. Always use prescriptions as directed and never share them with others.

02/19/2026

Today our Community Wellness Alliance team connected virtually with fellow Upper Cumberland coalitions.

It’s always valuable to come together, share ideas, and strengthen our regional prevention efforts.

Stronger together. 🧡

02/18/2026

02/18/2026

Thrive.youthcoalition was able to represent today at Prevention Alliance of Tennessee’s Day on the Hill at the State Capitol. They were able to witness the process of passing important bills at the state level and they heard important information about the Kratum bill, To***co Retail License, and V***r Retail Tax.

Being able to see youth from across the state speak on these important bills is so motivating and inspiring! The work done in prevention throughout the state of Tennessee is so important for the future of our state.

02/18/2026

Many people don’t realize how dangerous fentanyl is.
Its potency means the risk of overdose is extremely high—especially when people don’t know it’s present. Education and open conversations can prevent tragedy.

02/14/2026

Laws exist for a reason.
If teens can’t legally purchase vapes or alcohol, adults shouldn’t be supplying it. Early use increases health risks and normalizes unsafe behaviors. Let’s work together to keep our youth safe and healthy.

02/13/2026

We have so many good things happening in our Youth Coalition right now. Thrive.youthcoalition is excited about their upcoming trip to the State Capitol, community clean up day on April 25th, TTI Camp this summer and much more!

If your student would be interested in getting involved, reach out to our Youth Engagement Coordinator, Preston London. 615-588-1622

02/13/2026

Thrive.youthcoalition was at Gordonsville High School spreading some love! ❤️ 💕❤️

02/11/2026

Kratom and other so-called “gas station drugs” are often marketed as safe or natural alternatives but they are largely unregulated and can carry serious risks.

According to the FDA and CDC, kratom contains opioid-like compounds that may cause:

• Dependence and withdrawal
• Liver toxicity
• Hallucinations and seizures
• Risk of overdose, especially when mixed with other substances

Just because something is sold legally doesn’t mean it’s safe. Education is one of the most powerful tools we have in prevention.

Community Wellness Alliance offers drug prevention education, overdose prevention and education and recovery support at no cost. 615-588-1622 or email: Tammy@SmithCoDrugPrevention.org

Sources: FDA.gov | CDC.gov