DEA to Fight Opioid Abuse, Heroin Abuse and Violent Crime in Knoxville with New Strategy
The Drug Enforcement Administration formally announced its plan to implement its 360 Strategy on Tuesday, a new initiative to address...
Knox County Hosts Recovery Resource Fair to Help Those Battling Addiction,
KNOX COUNTY — As people continue to die at the hands of drugs in Knox County, there is help for those who need it. Thursday, the Metro...
Tennesseans Remember Victims on International Overdose Awareness Day
Friday marked International Overdose Awareness Day -- a global effort to bring attention to the crisis. Each year on Aug. 31, former...
UT Medical Center Treats Dozens of Overdose Patients Every Day
KNOXVILLE — Beyond the pain and chaos of the emergency room, there’s one thing that keeps Dr. Anneliese Cuttle awake at night. "The fact...
Billboards Remind Drivers of the Dangers of Opioids
KNOXVILLE — If you want to put a face to a number, a billboard is a good place to start. Billboards across East Tennessee now have the...
Billboards Remind Drivers of the Dangers of Opioids
KNOXVILLE — If you want to put a face to a number, a billboard is a good place to start. Billboards across East Tennessee now have the...
'It’s a Miracle that I’m Alive Today' | Recovering Addict Holds Concert for Overdose Awarene
KNOXVILLE — Kris Rucinski is an addict. His hands glide across the keys, striking notes, filling the church with the sounds of passion,...
Research Shows Detox Is Safe for Pregnant Women, Babies
KNOXVILLE — New research shows it is safe for women addicted to drugs to go through detox while pregnant. The program at the University...
How a Yellow Labrador Could Help Alleviate Drugs in Campbell Co. Schools
Campbell County — Ten minutes before the bell rings on the first day of school at White Oak Elementary, an energetic yellow Lab leaps out...
KPD Drug Overdose Support Group Creates Memorial for Loved Ones
Members of KPD's Drug Overdose Support Group say they want to remind people with their memorial that those who have died are more than...