Kroger community rewards is one of the many ways ASAP funds the substance misuse prevention work happening in Anderson County and it is as easy as buying groceries or gas. But, in order to continue to benefit each participant must re-enroll each year. To re-enroll, or enroll for the first time, go to www.kroger.com/communityrewards and…

ASAP would like to extend a huge thank you to all the sponsors who made the Drive Drunk, Get Nailed Demolition Derby at the Anderson County Fair a huge success!  These sponsors include Fox Toyota, Top Shelf Responsible Beverage Service, Ridgeview Behavioral Health Services, David A. Vudragovich – Licensed Insurance Agent, Clinton Floor and Cabinet…

Guest column series by Scott Fitzpatrick, Dipl.O.M., RES According to the State of Tennessee, we have a pervasive, multi-dimensional problem facing our population regarding the use and misuse of prescription medications.  Sadly, this is not unique to our state; however, the numbers suggest a higher incidence in Tennessee compared to most other states.  The problem…

Allies for Substance Abuse Prevention (ASAP) of Anderson County has collaborated with numerous community agencies across East Tennessee toward eliminating Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome (NAS) diagnoses from babies born in East Tennessee. Babies born with NAS can suffer from withdrawal symptoms such as fever, seizures, blotchy skin, continuous crying, rapid breathing, respiratory problems, and extreme sensitivity…

The May ASAP Coalition meeting has been changed to May 18th at noon at First Baptist Church.  See you there!

In 2014 there were 644 crashes in Anderson County involving drivers age 15 to 24 and text messaging while driving makes a crash 23 times more likely to occur.  Smartphone apps are available for iPhone and Android to deter you teenage driver from texting while on the road and most are available for free.  Below…