MEMPHIS, Tenn.“ Indictments were unsealed Wednesday in Memphis and Jackson, TN naming 40 people alleged to be part of the synthetic drug trade in West Tennessee, announced U.S. Attorney Edward L. Stanton III; Resident Agent-in-Charge of the Drug Enforcement Administration’s (DEA) Memphis office Brian Chambers; and Shelby County District Attorney …
The Commercial Appeal reports 79 of the 92 drug-related deaths in Shelby County in 2010 can be attributed to prescription medications such as methadone and oxycodone. Read the story from KnoxNews.com.
According to the Tennessee Medical Association, Tennessee ranks second per capita in the nation for prescription drug abuse. Crooked doctor’s aren’t helping the matter… Story from News 2, WKRN-TV
Tenn Dept of Health, Tenn Dept of Environmental Control Promote Proper Disposal of Medication MONDAY, MARCH 18, 2013 | 09:48 AM Poison Prevention Week is March 17-23, 2013 NASHVILLE“ Deaths from poisoning are on the rise in Tennessee and are a leading cause of injury death in the state. Drug …