The illicit drug trade, long a significant issue in the United States, wreaks havoc through widespread health problems, heightened crime…

Substance use problems, including opioid misuse, addiction, and fatal overdoses, have become a major public health challenge in the United…

Several East Tennessee prosecutors have announced the launch of the “313 Initiative.” It’s a collaborative effort by state and local…

The Metro Drug Coalition (MDC) in Knoxville, Tenn. works with community organizations to fight addiction and overdose. They do this…

The University of Tennessee Health Science Center’s College of Nursing is organizing the third Annual Opioid Conference in Memphis, Tenn….

While states like Michigan are currently debating whether to allow alcohol at college sporting events, Tennessee is ahead of the…

Big-city resources enable Knoxville, Tenn. to offer round-the-clock collections at drug disposal locations. That’s not the case for smaller towns….

The Holistic Connection is a retail “dab bar” in downtown Nashville. The shop sells cannabis legally despite Tennessee prohibiting the…

Knoxville Law Enforcement Agencies Target Dealers of Synthetic Opioids About 40% of illegal drugs being sold in Knoxville include synthetic…