Fentress First County To Distribute Leave Behind Overdose Reversal Kits
Fentress County the first Tennessee county to participate in the Leave Behind Program, distributing overdose reversal kits. Fentress Sheriff Department Narcotics Officer Anthony Gunter said the kits are brought to overdose scenes. “So we leave these kits with the individuals or the individual’s friends or family, whoever is with them at the time that they […]
International Overdose Awareness Day Encourages More Education About Addiction
Record overdose numbers in the Upper Cumberland indicate a greater need for awareness of the dangers of addiction and overdose. That’s according to Regional Overdose Prevention Specialist Suzanne Angel. Tuesday is International Overdose Awareness Day, and Angel said that the key to bringing awareness to the issue comes from talking. “I think we need to […]
