Bristol Declares Aug. 31 International Overdose Awareness Day
BRISTOL, Tenn. — Rhonda Coffey lost her son, David, two years ago to a drug overdose. Today would have been his 36th birthday. On July...
‘Night of Remembrance’ in Nashville will Honor Victims of Drug Overdoses
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) – On Aug. 31, people around the world will gather to remember people who have died from a drug overdose. Events...
As Overdose Death Toll Rises, Grassroots Group Fights Stigma with Overdose Awareness Event
On Thursday night, as the lights across the Henley Bridge glow purple, some will mourn the loss of a loved one. Some will be grateful for...
‘Night of Remembrance’ in Nashville will Honor Victims of Drug Overdoses
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) – On Aug. 31, people around the world will gather to remember people who have died from a drug overdose. Events...
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We All have Role to Play in Ending Opioid Crisis
Opioids -- medications used to treat pain and associated with euphoria -- are responsible for as many as 91 overdose deaths every day in...
Investigation: How Many Lives Are Lost to Opioids? No One Knows.
Click Here to View Video In 2015, state officials reported at least 1,451 men, women and children died from drug overdoses in Tennessee -...
Sullivan Co. Designated as Member of Appalachia High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area
SULLIVAN COUNTY, TN (WJHL) – Sullivan County was recognized on Thursday as the newest county in the region to become a member of the...
Aug. 31 Set for International Overdose Prevention Day Vigil
Around the hallways and treatment rooms out at Cornerstone of Recovery, he’s known as “Bubba.” James Graczyk isn’t as big as he was...
