How Opioids Change the Brain
In March, Stephen Loyd was scrolling through Google images for a PowerPoint presentation on addiction when a picture of a bottle of...
Haslam issues challenge
In his eighth and final State of the State address, Gov. Bill Haslam delivered an at-times emotional early farewell by reflecting on his...
The King’s Academy Hosted a Community Forum for Local Pastors, Non-Profits and Related Professionals
Today, Recovery at Seymour sponsored and The King’s Academy hosted a community forum for local pastors, non-profits and related...
Sevier County Churches Join Fight Against Drug Epidemic
SEYMOUR, Tenn. (WATE) - The Tennessee Department of Mental Health and substance abuse services along with other non-profits hosted a...
All Day Thursday: Medical Marijuana Gets New Allies, Opponents across Tennessee
WKRN web staff - NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) - Do efforts to legalize medical marijuana in Tennessee stand a chance? There is growing...
New Tennessee Law would Aim to Break Link between Gift Cards and Opioids
Several lawmakers were approached by lobbyists from a block of retail giants during the state legislative session last spring. The group,...
Baumgartner Embodied Opioid Crisis in Knoxville; May He Now Rest in Peace
I know I wasn’t alone in feeling an overwhelming sadness at the death of Richard Baumgartner. We weren't close, but we’d crossed paths...
Stories of Addiction and Recovery from Tennessee
Hi, my name is Bethany, and I'm a recovering heroin addict and alcoholic, but that isn't the only “title” I have. I'm also a recovery...
Lenoir City Chiropractor Pays $1.45 Million for Operating Pill Mills
A Lenoir City chiropractor has paid more than $1.45 million for allegedly operating a "pill mill" in which he used Medicare and TennCare...
Knoxville Mother Pushes Tougher Penalties for Drug Dealers after Son's Overdoes Death
A mother is pushing state lawmakers to save other families from suffering the same fate as her son. Henry Granju was 18 when he died in...