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Putnam Teacher Wants To Begin Restoring Childhood

A local teacher launching a major initiative to get children off devices and back into life. Avery Trace Middle School Teacher Ryan Dalton calls it Restoring Childhood. He said the idea was inspired by the book ‘Anxious Generation’ by Jonathan Haidt and the mental health issues correlated with excessive screen time. Dalton said he read […]

Expert: Methadone Clinics Work, But At A Risk

A University of Chattanooga researcher says Methadone clinics can be effective in mitigating substance abuse, but not without risk of creating other issues. S. Tyler Oberheim said Methadone has proven to be a great tool in reducing opioid withdrawal symptoms, hospitalizations, and fatalities since the 1950s. He said that after one month of treatment, Methadone […]

Putnam Commissioners Oppose Methadone Clinic

Putnam County Commissioners passed a resolution Monday night opposing the establishment of a Methadone Clinic in Putnam County. The resolution notes methadone’s link to brain tissue damage that can cause learning and problem-solving issues, slower thinking, and respiratory problems as a prominent reason for opposition. It also points out that venture capital investors view methadone […]

Recovery Courts Helping Felons With Addiction

The 13th Judicial District Recovery Court is continuing to grow in its efforts to rehabilitate felons struggling with addiction. District Attorney General Bryant Dunaway said the program allows non-violent convicted felons whose crimes were primarily driven by their addiction to go to a recovery court that is presided over by the district’s criminal court judges. […]

Jackson Partnership Battling Substance Abuse Thursday

A Recovery and Prevention Celebration will showcase resources available to Jackson County residents Thursday night to fight substance abuse. The Jackson County Prevention Partnership hosting the event at Gainesboro’s Bridge Church. Power of Putnam Project Director Nora Anderson said in rural counties, people often have to travel to find resources like these, or simply do […]

This Is Living Ministries Hopes To Increase Impact Through Expansion

This is Living Ministries has expanded its Cookeville office in an attempt to increase addiction recovery and prevention. Director of Development Rob Frazier said the organization impacted over 3,000 lives from October through December of 2023. He said the new facility at 390 South Lowe Avenue will allow that number to grow exponentially in the […]

Manna House Ministries Helping Those With Substance Abuse Issues

Fentress County’s Manna House Ministries is working to help those struggling with addiction through a faith-based recovery program. Director Billy Webb said the nonprofit works in the same context as outpatient therapy. He said they also help to connect patients to potential resources they may need in their recovery journeys. “Oftentimes it’s really misunderstood about […]

Overton County Recovery Court Celebrates First Recovery Rally

Community members gathered in Overton County Tuesday night to celebrate the first-ever Recovery Rally. Overton County Recovery Court Director Andrea Ayers said the event was to honor and show pride for those currently in or who have graduated from the recovery court program. “It is an absolute requirement that they have these structures and support […]

Adult and Teen Challenge of the UC Keeps Growing For Over A Decade

The Adult and Teen Challenge of The Upper Cumberland has worked for 12 years this week to help with life controlling addictions. Executive Director Tim McLauchlin said it all started in a rented facility in Gainesboro with only six students. McLauchlin said the faith based program kept growing and led them to Livingston. “When we […]

UCHRA Substance Abuse Program Want To Create Sustainable Solutions For Those Struggling

UCHRA’s Substance Abuse Solutions program wants to give those struggling to get back on their feet an assist. SAS Housing Program Manager Luke Eldridge said that’s why they’re asking the community for donations of household and personal hygiene items. He said they want to help people not by fighting emergency with emergency, but by offering […]