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'It's all worth it' | Loudon County woman helping others with addiction after overcoming her own
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Overcoming addiction during the pandemic
In Knox County alone, the district attorney's office says 159 people have died from suspected overdoses so far.
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Tennessee lawmakers move to expand treatment for those struggling with addiction
Under the legislation, nurse practitioners and physician assistants would be allowed to prescribe Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) in Tennessee.
Crime
Monroe County bust results in 6 arrests, seizure of meth, suspected heroin
According to the Monroe County Sheriff's Office, deputies rounded up the six after going to a home June 16 in the Gudger community south of Madisonville.
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'A disease of isolation' | The pandemic's toll on addiction recovery efforts
Since the beginning of March, the Knox County District Attorney General's Office has reported 104 suspected overdose deaths.
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'A disease of isolation' | The pandemic's toll on addiction recovery efforts
Since the beginning of March, the Knox County District Attorney General's Office has reported 104 suspected overdose deaths.
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'There is hope' | Lenoir City family spends first Mother's Day together after 17 year battle with addiction
Two of Teresa King's children struggled with nearly two decades. This year, they're both in recovery and celebrating Mother's Day with her.
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Health professionals, Tennessee judges say the pandemic may worsen opioid crisis
While we may not immediately know the effects the COVID-19 pandemic has on the opioid crisis, officials say it will more than likely be negative.
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Communicating with students about drugs
District Attorney General, Charm Allen, is visiting local high schools this week to hear from students about drug abuse.
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Bringing back hope: March 10 is Tennessee's official Day of Hope
Governor Bill Lee declared March 10 the state's Day of Hope to support thousands of Tennesseans as they struggle against substance abuse and mental illness.
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East Tennessee Opioid Conference draws hundreds to talk about solutions, marijuana
On Thursday, more than 300 healthcare professionals and community members gathered to talk about the opioid crisis and marijuana.
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Drugmaker Mallinckrodt reaches $1.6B opioid settlement
The English company was one of the highest-volume opioid producers in the U.S. and is seeking bankruptcy protection as part of the deal.
Od Epidemic
Overcoming addiction during the pandemic
In Knox County alone, the district attorney's office says 159 people have died from suspected overdoses so far.
Od Epidemic
Tennessee lawmakers move to expand treatment for those struggling with addiction
Under the legislation, nurse practitioners and physician assistants would be allowed to prescribe Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) in Tennessee.
Crime
Monroe County bust results in 6 arrests, seizure of meth, suspected heroin
According to the Monroe County Sheriff's Office, deputies rounded up the six after going to a home June 16 in the Gudger community south of Madisonville.
Od Epidemic
'A disease of isolation' | The pandemic's toll on addiction recovery efforts
Since the beginning of March, the Knox County District Attorney General's Office has reported 104 suspected overdose deaths.
Od Epidemic
'A disease of isolation' | The pandemic's toll on addiction recovery efforts
Since the beginning of March, the Knox County District Attorney General's Office has reported 104 suspected overdose deaths.
Od Epidemic
'There is hope' | Lenoir City family spends first Mother's Day together after 17 year battle with addiction
Two of Teresa King's children struggled with nearly two decades. This year, they're both in recovery and celebrating Mother's Day with her.
Od Epidemic
Health professionals, Tennessee judges say the pandemic may worsen opioid crisis
While we may not immediately know the effects the COVID-19 pandemic has on the opioid crisis, officials say it will more than likely be negative.
Od Epidemic
Communicating with students about drugs
District Attorney General, Charm Allen, is visiting local high schools this week to hear from students about drug abuse.
Od Epidemic
Bringing back hope: March 10 is Tennessee's official Day of Hope
Governor Bill Lee declared March 10 the state's Day of Hope to support thousands of Tennesseans as they struggle against substance abuse and mental illness.
Od Epidemic
East Tennessee Opioid Conference draws hundreds to talk about solutions, marijuana
On Thursday, more than 300 healthcare professionals and community members gathered to talk about the opioid crisis and marijuana.
Od Epidemic
Drugmaker Mallinckrodt reaches $1.6B opioid settlement
The English company was one of the highest-volume opioid producers in the U.S. and is seeking bankruptcy protection as part of the deal.
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