Doctor Who Advised TN Legislature Decries ‘Overzealous’ Raid on Home, Offices
The Johnson City home of Dr. Tom Reach, an addiction treatment physician who has been involved in developing Tennessee legislation, and...
Local Addiction Treatment Facility Raided by Federal Agents
The home of a local addiction treatment doctor and the eight recovery centers he operates in Virginia and Tennessee were raided Wednesday...
#LiveDrugFree Video Contest Winners
Congrats to Christian Academy of Knoxville (TN)'s CAK Warrior Networkclass for winning MDC’s #LiveDrugFree video contest! Each student...
Local Man Shares Struggle with Addiction, Upcoming Conference to Tackle Opioid Epidemic
Emotionally, financially and mentally, Jason Abernathy was broken. Alcohol and drugs consumed his life. Growing up in Piney Flats,...
Former Drug Addict Works to Break Cycle with New Madisonville Rehab Center
One former addict is fighting the opioid epidemic in Monroe County with a new option for women looking for help. It's called...
Opioid Epidemic: Fighting the Fix
Consequences come with life and those addicted to opioids or recovering from that dependence live with those rippling effects every day....
Trade in Unwanted Prescriptions for a Free Krispy Kreme Doughnut
Krispy Kreme Doughnuts is teaming up with the Pigeon Forge Police Department to give away these items in exchange for any unwanted...
Family Warns of Poppy Seed Dangers after 24-Year-Old Dies
WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) - - The opioid epidemic is killing tens of thousands of Americans every year. The federal government is spending...
Syringe Trade & Education Program of TN: Chattanooga CARES Provides Syringe Exchange Services
Why offer syringe trade? It is common for injection drug users (IDUs) to share needles, syringes, and other injection equipment. 40% of...
