Receive Overdose Prevention Training
In 2015 Tennessee had the 10th highest overdose mortality rate in the nation. Naloxone can reverse a potentially fatal overdose by allowing the person to breathe normally after the opioid
Take Part in Nar-Anon Family Groups
Nar-Anon Family Groups are meetings for people who have been or who are currently being affected by someone near to them who suffers from a substance abuse disorder. The groups
Attend Family Therapy
The goal of family therapy is to reduce the impact of addiction on both the person who struggles with substance abuse and their family by initiating communication. Families are taught
Help Pregnant Women Struggling with Addiction
Pregnant women with substance use disorder run the risk of their babies being born drug-dependent. Babies born with neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS) experience withdrawal symptoms after birth and usually require hospitalization,
Download a Parent Talk Kit or Family Discussion Guide
Research (supported by the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) has shown the importance of good communication between parents and children. Developing communication skills helps parents remain aware of what
Learn the Warning Signs of Substance Misuse
Prescription drug misuse symptoms can vary depending on the classification (type) of drug being used. The three most commonly misused types of prescription drugs are: opioids, stimulants and anti-anxiety medications/sedatives.
Work with the Families Free Organization
Families Free is a faith-oriented, community-based organization operating in northeast Tennessee. They provide evidence-based treatment, education and intervention services to women and families affected by substance abuse, incarceration and domestic
Recognize the Side Effects of Mixing Pain Medication and Alcohol
The combination of alcohol and opioids can put you at risk for dangerous reactions. Opioids give rise to a number of harmful effects when misused, and this potential is worsened