Dave's Addiction Recovery Story
COVID-19 has been difficult for many Tennesseans, but we know it's especially hard for those in active addiction or in recovery. We want...
Opioid Overdose Deaths Surge in Tennessee's Largest County
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Health officials in Tennessee’s largest county say the number of overdoses related to opioids and other drugs has...
Health Department Reports Spike in Drug Overdose Activity in Shelby County Amid Health Crisis
SHELBY COUNTY, Tenn. (WMC) - The Shelby County Health Department issued an alert Monday showing a spike in drug overdose activity across...
'There is hope' | Lenoir City Family Spends First Mother's Day Together After 17 Year Ba
LENOIR CITY, Tenn. — For Teresa King, Mother's Day hasn't always been a reason to celebrate. "It was lots of heartache," King told...
COVID-19 and Substance Abuse: Where to Get Help
In these trying times it seems many are turning to alcohol to help get through social distancing. U.S. sales of alcoholic beverages rose...
Health Professionals, Tennessee Judges Say the Pandemic May Worsen Opioid Crisis
TENNESSEE, USA — Experts are learning more every day about how the COVID-19 pandemic may affect opioid abuse. A virtual symposium hosted...
Can Churches Bring Addiction Treatment to Rural Areas?
Effective treatment for substance use disorders (SUDs) is scarce in much of the United States. People with SUDs in rural counties have a...
Experts: Pandemic Lockdown can be Dangerous for People Recovering from Addiction
Mike Cronic lost his son Clay to an overdose and believes COVID-19 was part of what killed his son because he couldn't meet with his...
Tributes
To all those who walked the hard miles but did not make it. You're never forgotten. Remembering those who have died – or been injured –...
People in Addiction Treatment are Losing Crucial Support during Coronavirus Pandemic
Isolation, Randy Albright has learned after 445 days in recovery, can be a perilous thing. It’s why, until recently, he was showing up...