New State Opioid Restrictions will take Effect July 1
Knoxville News Sentinel USA TODAY NETWORK - TENNESSEE As of July 1, if you have a prescription for opioid drugs, you’ll see some changes...
Here's What New Tennessee Opioid Restrictions Mean at Your Doctor's Office and Pharmacy
Limits on supply, strength The biggest change has to do with how much of a drug you can get and when. Under the new law, pharmacists can...
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Overdose Deaths Nearly Double Among African-Americans In Tennessee
Overdose deaths among African-Americans in Tennessee have roughly doubled since 2012. Fatalities from opioids are still growing among...
Harm Reduction: How to Engage Parent Advocates Effectively
I’ve had to correct parents whose first line to any policymaker is “my kid was from a good family, not just some homeless person.” “I...
Residents Concerned about Rehab House Opening Near North Hills Neighborhood
The possibility of a rehab house coming to the North Hills neighborhood area in Knoxville is alarming some residents. "Most of us have...