A sample of 388 parents completed a two page survey assessing their perceived needs in preventing children from engaging in alcohol, tobacco and other drug use.  Results indicated that the largest parental needs were in learning how to: 1) teach their child how to resist peer pressure to use substances and 2) effectively communicate with their child concerning substances.  The most common resource that parents reported using to obtain information on drug prevention and parenting strategies was the church/faith-based community.  Recommendations and practical strategies that statewide and local planners can use in developing effective drug prevention workshops which meet the reported needs of parents are offered in this article.