Church Builds Tiny Homes for Recovering Addicts
McCreary County, KY — Down a one lane road in McCreary County, Kentucky, there's a horse pasture with some tiny homes and a lot of hope....
TBI: Meth Use and Abuse at An All-Time-High in TN
Years after the meth epidemic fell out of the headlines, law enforcement have a stern new warning: Meth is back in East Tennessee. "Meth...
Pain Clinic nurses Say They Do More than Prescribe Pills
With pain, there's no one-size-fits-all solution. "That's the thing about pain management, there is no cookie cutter 'This is what you do...
Syringe Exchange Program Opens in Knoxville
KNOXVILLE — A new program in Knoxville aims to reduce the spread of disease and put a dent in the overdose epidemic. The Syringe Service...
Parenting 101: How to Talk to Your Child about Substance Abuse
Substance abuse is a growing concern among parents. Thanks to devices and social media, tobacco, drugs and alcohol seem just a click...
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...
KARM Wrapping Up Addition to Serenity Shelter
A program aiming to help women create a fresh start is getting a facelift. Knox Area Rescue Ministries created Serenity as a way to get...
TBI: Agent Mistakenly Said Fentanyl-Laced Marijuana Was Found in Tennessee, It Was Not
Editors note: This article has been changed to reflect the TBI's request to correct information the agency incorrectly supplied to WBIR...
Nashville Forensic Lab Confirms Fentanyl-Laced Marijuana Found in Tennessee
It's no longer a rumor: The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation confirmed that Fentanyl-laced marijuana has been found in Tennessee at one...
Knoxville Fire Department Naloxone Use Triples from 2016 to 2017
At fire stations across Knox County, each day brings with it more overdose calls. In 2017, 686 overdose calls were reported to the...