CPD And Power Of Putnam Combat Addiction Stigma
Putnam County leaders uniting to address the local impact of the drug crisis by hosting a joint community event focused on reducing the stigma surrounding addiction. Power of Putnam Coalition Director Bill Gibson said the collaboration between law enforcement, healthcare providers, schools, and churches in Putnam County is essential to the success of prevention efforts. […]
Survey Data Reveals Declining Youth Marijuana Use In Putnam
Recent youth survey data shows marijuana use in Putnam County significantly less common than many people perceive, reflecting a national trend of decreased youth substance use. Power of Putnam Director of Youth Engagement Morgan Tate said the organization is highlighting these findings during National Marijuana Facts Week. Tate said it is important to combat misconceptions […]
Power Of Putnam Forming Memorial Garden To Remember
Power of Putnam asking residents to bring pictures of friends or family members who have passed away from drug overdoses to form a memorial garden Saturday. Power of Putnam Lifeline Coordinator Dylan Johnson said the garden at Dogwood Park a part of Overdose Awareness Day. Johnson said displaying pictures of the victims will aim to […]
Tobacco & Smoking Still An Issue In Upper Cumberland Youth
Local Addiction experts say tobacco and cigarette use is still a major issue in the Upper Cumberland, even with the rise of vapes and e-cigarettes. This comes on the heels of a Master Settlement between the state and major tobacco companies that restricts youth marketing of tobacco products, tobacco brand-name merchandise, and tobacco product-sponsored entertainment […]
Baxter Calling On MTAS To Help Fill Police Chief Opening
The city of Baxter will lean on services from MTAS to fill the Baxter Police Chief position. Baxter Mayor John Martin said MTAS will recruit and interview candidates before ranking each one. He said that list will be handed over to Baxter City Council for further interviews and an eventual selection. Martin said he would […]
Power Of Putnam Gets Opioid Money For Vets
Power of Putnam received some $200,000 in state opioid abatement funds for its “Paws Off My Meds” project. Coalition Director Bill Gibson said the project is designed to prevent “vet shopping,” a ploy used to acquire opioids by having them prescribed to a pet. Gibson said the state funds will provide equipment like medicine lock […]
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 […]
UCDD To Host Human Trafficking Awareness Event Thursday
UCDD will host an event Thursday to teach people how to identify and combat human trafficking. Advocate Trent Carter said the training will help people develop an internal radar to detect human trafficking when they see it. He said people often believe the issue does not exist in the Upper Cumberland, but it does. “You […]
Tech Will Develop Addiction Center To Help Region With Grant
Tennessee Tech has been awarded a $1.8 million federal grant to create a new research and support facility for substance abuse. The Center for Addiction, Prevention, Research, and Support will work with students who are in recovery. Director Steven Seiler said the center will also provide support to substance abuse coalitions across the Upper Cumberland. […]
New Safe Dropboxes Installed For Old Prescriptions In Putnam
Power of Putnam wants you to know that you do not have to wait for Drug Take-Back days to drop off your old medication. Executive Director Bill Gibson said the organization has set up new safe drop-off locations for citizens to take their medication. Gibson said that the drop-off initiative is an effort to help […]
