COVID-19 and Substance Abuse: Where to Get Help
In these trying times it seems many are turning to alcohol to help get through social distancing. U.S. sales of alcoholic beverages rose 55% in just one week in March and while many joke about the past time on social media, for others this is an incredibly difficult time. WATE 6 On Your Side spoke with the regional substance abuse coordinator for Centerstone Regional, which provides mental health and substance use disorder services. He says for many, this is a very isolating
Health Professionals, Tennessee Judges Say the Pandemic May Worsen Opioid Crisis
TENNESSEE, USA — Experts are learning more every day about how the COVID-19 pandemic may affect opioid abuse. A virtual symposium hosted by Lincoln Memorial University Monday provided some insight. Through a computer screen health professionals, LMU professors and Tennessee judges met to discuss the opioid epidemic during a global pandemic. The main focus of the yearly symposium was to talk about Adverse Childhood Experiences, or ACE, as they relate to opioid abuse. However,
Can Churches Bring Addiction Treatment to Rural Areas?
Effective treatment for substance use disorders (SUDs) is scarce in much of the United States. People with SUDs in rural counties have a high risk of overdose and face steep barriers to accessing treatment. These communities need accessible and culturally sensitive treatment options tailored to their populations. One promising yet underexplored approach to bring SUD treatment to their communities is partnering with faith-based organizations. The overlap of high mortality, low
Experts: Pandemic Lockdown can be Dangerous for People Recovering from Addiction
Mike Cronic lost his son Clay to an overdose and believes COVID-19 was part of what killed his son because he couldn't meet with his support groups. Nashville Tennessean Clay Cronic, 26, may be the first Nashvillian in recovery to relapse and die after his 12-step group shut down — and experts warn he won't be the last This story deals with alcohol and drug addiction. If you think you have a problem with substance abuse, you can get help in Tennessee 24 hours a day, seven day
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