The Knox County Regional Forensic Center released its 2016 Drug-Related Death Report for Anderson and Knox Counties. The report shows the number of drug-related deaths in Anderson and Knox Counties increased more than 25% from 2016 to 2016. Fentanyl has…
October 23-31, 2017 is Red Ribbon Week. The red ribbon serves as a catalyst to mobilize communities to educate youth and encourage participation in drug prevention activities. The I AM ONE is one such activity happening right now throughout…
Clinton, TN – On September 8, 2017, the Anderson County community came together to celebrate the work that has been done to reduce underage drinking and launch the I AM ONE campaign to the entire community. The I…
October 3rd, 6:00pm to 8:00 pm, Main Street Baptist Church The Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services is presenting at Main Street Baptist Church in Rocky Top, on October 3. This forum is part of a state-wide initiative to…
The Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services developed a substance use tool guide to help establish best practices for medical professionals. This tool guide contains information and resources pertaining to substance use disorders. The document aligns with initiatives of the Substance Abuse…
ASAP staff and Anderson County Mayor Terry Frank traveled to Atlana, GA last week to join substance misuse prevention professionals, volunteers and supporters at the CADCA MidYear Training Institute. It was a great week with lots of good…
Walgreens Pharmacy in Oak Ridge now has a permanent medication disposal bin to serve the community. Five permanent disposal bins already exist throughout Anderson County at local police departments. Medication disposal has been a collaborative community effort and citizens…
Benefit Cost Analysis 2015
Please send resume and salary requirements to sastrutner@gmail.com. JOB DISCRIPTION Title of Position: Regional Overdose Prevention Specialist (ROPS) Description of duties and responsibilities The 2 Part-Time Overdose Prevention Specialists (Nurse/Peer Recovery Specialist) or one Full-time Overdose Prevention…
To buy your tickets click here! Support substance misuse prevention in Anderson County by purchasing 1 or more raffle tickets for $5 each. Grand prize is half the cash, 2nd prize is a 32″ LED TV and 3rd prize…
