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Topic: Naloxone
While overdose deaths were already increasing in the months preceding the 2019 novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, the latest numbers suggest an acceleration of overdose deaths during the pandemic. «Read the rest of this article» Sections: News | No Comments
FDA Requiring Labeling Changes for Opioid Pain Medicines, Opioid Use Disorder Medicines Regarding Naloxone
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Clarksville Police Department reports 55 unattended deaths likely drug-related in 2019
So far, of those 55 deaths — including suicides and homicides — 17 have been confirmed with overdose as the primary cause of death. In 37 of the investigations, drugs or paraphernalia were found. «Read the rest of this article» Sections: News | No Comments
Montgomery County to hold Free Narcan Trainings
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City of Clarksville Opioid Task Force to merge with Allies For Substance Abuse Prevention of Montgomery CountyCity of Clarksville
“This is a broad problem that affects our entire community, so we think it’s best to merge forces and create the broadest possible group to battle the opioid crisis and other substance abuse issues,” Clarksville Mayor Joe Pitts said. «Read the rest of this article» Sections: News | No Comments
Tennessee Stolen Valor Act Passes in General AssemblyWritten by Curtis Johnson Nashville, TN – Wednesday morning, House members unanimously passed a measure to strengthen identity protections for our military veterans. House Bill 2130, also known as the Tennessee Stolen Valor Act, is designed to safeguard the identities of Tennessee veterans who serve the state and nation by cracking down on instances of theft and fraud involving those who attempt to imitate them. The measure creates a Class A misdemeanor, punishable by up to 11 months and 29 days in jail, as well as a fine of up to $2,500, for anyone who impersonates a veteran or individuals who fraudulently represent their service with the intent of obtaining money, property, services, or any other tangible benefits. «Read the rest of this article» Sections: Politics | No Comments
Curtis Johnson: News from the Tennessee Capitol, April 8th, 2018Written by Curtis Johnson Nashville, TN – Thursday, April 5th, was a great day for Austin Peay State University as the Animal Science Facility was named for Brock Blick, an 11-year old boy who died tragically in a hunting accident 18 months ago. Because Brock had a real love for cows and farming, the family decided to honor their son and his memory by establishing the Brock Blick Endowed Scholarship in Agriculture at Austin Peay State University. The Building was named in Brock’s honor. «Read the rest of this article» Sections: Politics | No Comments
Legislation Aims to Roll Back the Rising Tide of Opioid Addiction in TennesseeWritten by Curtis Johnson
The plan, called TN Together, employs a three-legged stool of enforcement, treatment and prevention to stop the flow of these drugs in the state, help those who are addicted, and prevent citizens from becoming drug-dependent. Tennessee Department of Health data shows 1,631 Tennesseans died from drug overdoses in 2016, while there were 13,034 nonfatal overdoses reported. ![]() From left, Senator Speaker Pro Tempore Ferrell Haile, House Speaker Pro Tempore Curtis Johnson, Lieutenant Governor Randy McNally and Governor Bill Haslam at the Press Conference on Monday. «Read the rest of this article» Sections: Politics | No Comments
Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam announces Aggressive, Comprehensive Plan to End Tennessee’s Opioid EpidemicTN Together Fights Opioid Addiction through Prevention, Treatment and Law Enforcement
TN Together is a multi-faceted initiative that addresses the issue of opioid addiction through legislation, proposed funding in the governor’s 2018-19 budget and executive actions. «Read the rest of this article» Sections: News | No Comments
Clarksville Police Department adds Naloxone to Their Rapid Deployment Bags
Later, the Police Department purchased 50 more bags, for an additional $1925 so all officers would have a bag in their vehicle. «Read the rest of this article» Sections: News | No Comments
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