Greg James, M.D. April 22, 2017 Every day, we see the impact of opioid abuse in our hospitals throughout Middle Tennessee. We see it when overdose victims are brought to our emergency rooms. We see it in physicians’ offices when patients struggling with addiction ask for help. We see it on the faces of parents […]
Health foundation hosting prescription drug collection events across the state
April 20, 2017 Tennessee residents are invited to bring their unused or expired medications to one of more than 100 National Drug Take-Back events being held statewide April 29. The 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. events aim to provide safe, convenient locations to dispose of prescription drugs and other medications, and to raise awareness about […]
The ONE Item You Need to Get Rid of This Month!
StyleBlueprint How many times have you been prescribed pain medication to help you heal after an injury or surgery? And if so, we bet you probably felt better before you even finished the prescription, which left you with a half-finished bottle of pills that’s likely been collecting dust in the back of your medicine cabinet. […]
National Take Back Day offers several places for drug disposal
You can always take unwanted prescription drugs to the dropbox in the Knoxville Police Department lobby, but on April 29, you’ll have even more options for drug disposal. That’s the 12th annual U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency’s National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day. From 10 a.m.-2 p.m., you can drop off drugs at numerous locations across the country. […]
National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day
It’s that time of year again – National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day. On April 29, Tennesseans will have the opportunity to dispose of their unused and expired prescription drug medications at one of the more than 100 events happening across the state. National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day is part of the Drug Enforcement Administration’s National […]
Reminder: Tomorrow Is National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day!
Just a reminder that tomorrow, Oct. 22, is National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day. If you or someone you know has leftover prescription pills, bring them to one of several locations across the state to dispose of them safely and securely. For an entire list of Take-Back locations or to find the one closest to your […]
Participate in National Drug Take-Back Day
Tossing out old and unused items is a seasonal ritual for many, and it can prove to be a cathartic experience. Another semi-annual purging opportunity is just days away, and this one can save lives. Saturday, Oct. 22, is National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day, and it provides an easy way for any Tennessean to help […]
