According to the most recent data from the national Monitoring the Future (MTF) study, the percentage of 12th grade students who perceive regular marijuana use to be a great risk continues to decrease. After peaking in the early 1990s, the…
Citizens took advantage of the new permanent medicine disposal bins this past Saturday, April 26, 2014 during a nationwide collection event. ASAP (Allies for Substance Abuse Prevention) partnered with the Clinton Police Department, Lake City Police Department, Norris Police Department,…
Residents across the county are encouraged to dispose their unused medicine this Saturday as Anderson County participates in National Drug Take-Back Day sponsored by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). The Oak Ridge Police Department, Clinton Police Department, Norris Police Department,…
Saturday, April 26 is a National Drug Take-Back Day, sponsored by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). Communities across the county join forces to encourage residents to responsibly dispose of their unused medication. To increase access to local disposal options, Anderson…
The bill to allow medical cannabis in Tennessee was voted down 6-2 yesterday by the House Health Subcommittee after more than a month of testimony. Thank you to all of the people who contacted their legislators to inform them of…
As the House and Senate of Tennessee discuss the possibility of medical cannabis we urge you to make contact with these decision makers and let them know your views on this issue. Below are facts pertaining to marijuana you can…
All over the county students, parents and other community members in Anderson County are participating in Kick Butts Day this week to stand out, speak up and seize control against big tobacco. This Kick Butts Day comes after the largest…
March 11, 2014 ISSUE In his FY 2015 budget request, the President recommended only $85.7 million for the Drug Free Communities (DFC) program. This is a $6.3 million cut from the $92 million level appropriated in FY 2014. The President’s…
Parents play a major role in their children’s choices about alcohol, tobacco and other drugs. Parents have more influence over their child than friends, music, TV, the Internet and celebrities. Kids who learn a lot about the risks of drugs…
All are welcome at the Allies for Substance Abuse Prevention (ASAP) Community Coalition Meeting on February 24, 2014. The meeting is from noon to 1pm at First Baptist Church at 225 N. Main Street in Clinton. ASAP’s mission is to…
