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2020 was the deadliest year for drug-related deaths in Knox, Anderson counties
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Medical Examiner: Naloxone becoming less effective in the fight against overdoses
With stronger drugs coming to East Tennessee, first responders are having more difficulty reviving people with Narcan, according to a new report.
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Medical Examiner: Naloxone saving fewer lives as stronger drug combos cause more overdoses
In East Tennessee, the fight to curb overdose deaths is becoming more difficult as combinations of drugs like methamphetamine and fentanyl lead to irreversible ODs.
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Overdose deaths still climbing in 2021
THIS YEAR, THE KNOX COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY GENERAL'S OFFICE SAYS 207 PEOPLE HAVE DIED OF SUSPECTED DRUG OVERDOSES, INCLUDING 22 THIS MONTH.
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Woman shares viral Facebook about overcoming addiction, hits home in Chillicothe
“If you would have told me that my life would look like it does today eight and a half years ago, I would have called you a liar,” Burton said.
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Tennessee hospitals want documents public in case against opioid maker
The hospitals are now asking a judge to order the release of the documents in the Sullivan County case.
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District Attorney says 6 suspected overdose deaths reported in Knox County one week into May
Officials said that so far this year, 150 people have died in Knox County due to overdoses.
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Blount County nonprofit helps mothers fighting addiction reunite with their children
With Mother's Day approaching, some moms are spending the holiday trying to overcome addiction and embrace their kids once again.
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New Knoxville substance abuse clinic holds ribbon-cutting ceremony
Saturday was National Drug Takeback Day, and Renew Clinic in Knoxville is aiming to help people in the recovery process.
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'They didn't deserve an early death' | Teenage brothers die of suspected overdoses
The 9th District Attorney General said his office is hoping to bring 2nd degree murder charges against the person who supplied the deadly drugs.
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Teenage brothers die of suspected overdoses
The district attorney said he is hoping to charge the person or persons responsible for supplying the drugs.
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National Drug Take Back Day is Saturday
Law enforcement agencies and community partners across East Tennessee are accepting expired or unwanted medications and vapes.
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Medical Examiner: Naloxone becoming less effective in the fight against overdoses
With stronger drugs coming to East Tennessee, first responders are having more difficulty reviving people with Narcan, according to a new report.
Local News
Medical Examiner: Naloxone saving fewer lives as stronger drug combos cause more overdoses
In East Tennessee, the fight to curb overdose deaths is becoming more difficult as combinations of drugs like methamphetamine and fentanyl lead to irreversible ODs.
Od Epidemic
Overdose deaths still climbing in 2021
THIS YEAR, THE KNOX COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY GENERAL'S OFFICE SAYS 207 PEOPLE HAVE DIED OF SUSPECTED DRUG OVERDOSES, INCLUDING 22 THIS MONTH.
Local News
Woman shares viral Facebook about overcoming addiction, hits home in Chillicothe
“If you would have told me that my life would look like it does today eight and a half years ago, I would have called you a liar,” Burton said.
Od Epidemic
Tennessee hospitals want documents public in case against opioid maker
The hospitals are now asking a judge to order the release of the documents in the Sullivan County case.
Od Epidemic
District Attorney says 6 suspected overdose deaths reported in Knox County one week into May
Officials said that so far this year, 150 people have died in Knox County due to overdoses.
Od Epidemic
Blount County nonprofit helps mothers fighting addiction reunite with their children
With Mother's Day approaching, some moms are spending the holiday trying to overcome addiction and embrace their kids once again.
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New Knoxville substance abuse clinic holds ribbon-cutting ceremony
Saturday was National Drug Takeback Day, and Renew Clinic in Knoxville is aiming to help people in the recovery process.
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'They didn't deserve an early death' | Teenage brothers die of suspected overdoses
The 9th District Attorney General said his office is hoping to bring 2nd degree murder charges against the person who supplied the deadly drugs.
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Teenage brothers die of suspected overdoses
The district attorney said he is hoping to charge the person or persons responsible for supplying the drugs.
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National Drug Take Back Day is Saturday
Law enforcement agencies and community partners across East Tennessee are accepting expired or unwanted medications and vapes.
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