It’s that time of year again – National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day. This Saturday, Oct. 22, Tennesseans will have the opportunity to dispose of their unused prescription drug medications at one of several locations across the state. The event, which happens every spring and fall, provides people with a safe, convenient way to dispose of […]
Opioid Addiction: Why It’s An Epidemic
When people hear the word “epidemic,” they often think of smallpox or the flu. In reality, the word can apply to anything affecting a disproportionately large number of individuals within a population, community or region at the same time. With that in mind, let’s break down that definition and apply it to opioid addiction. There […]
