Prescription drug misuse and illegal opioid abuse across the nation has resulted in many unintentional deaths and even more non-fatal drug overdoses.
Use the resources below to educate yourself on the prescription opioid and heroin epidemic and to work to make the communities of Knoxville drug-free.
Stop Youth Opioid Abuse is a multi-channel effort from the Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP), the Ad Council, and the Truth Initiative that focuses on preventing and reducing the misuse of opioids among youth and young adults.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released important guidance for patients who've received opioid prescriptions.
Most people who misuse prescription drugs get them from family, friends, and acquaintances. You can make a difference by keeping track of the medicine you have, by rethinking where and how you keep your medications in your home, and by safely disposing of any unused medications.
View and download publications about prescription opioids and heroin.
Coalitions form at the local level. Click here for tips on creating community coalitions.
