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Annual Overdose Memorial Tree honors lives lost to overdoses in Knox County
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Annual Overdose Memorial Tree honors lives lost to overdoses in Knox County
The Overdose Memorial Tree is meant to honor people who died from an overdose and support their families.
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Fewer young people died from drug overdoses in 2024 as overall number decreases, Knox Co. authorities say
The Knox County Regional Forensic Center said fewer people between 15 years old and 24 years old died from a drug overdose in 2024 compared to last year.
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Knox County authorities decorate tree to honor people who died from overdoses
This week, authorities and staff from the Knox County District Attorney's Office gathered for a ceremony to honor people who died.
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CDC, Knox County data shows drug overdose deaths are decreasing
Drug overdose deaths are decreasing across the United States, including in Tennessee and Knox County.
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'They are not just statistics' | Knoxville recovery center dedicates brick path to those impacted by addiction
Outside The Gateway, bricks bearing people's names can be seen. Each represents a person who lost their life to addiction or to a person seeking recovery.
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Metro Drug Coalition dedicates 100 bricks near recovery center to those who faced addiction
Outside The Gateway, bricks bearing people's names can be seen. Each represents a person who lost their life to addiction or to a person seeking recovery.
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'Empty Chair Campaign' outside of DAG's Office honors people who died due to drug overdoses
This week, people may see an empty chair outside the Knox County District Attorney General's Office. It's there to honor people who died due to drug overdoses.
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ASAP of Anderson County helps people struggling with opioid abuse
Narcan has helped save lives across the country, and ASAP of Anderson and the First United Methodist Church of Oak Ridge are teaming up to spread the word.
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TN Opioid Abatement Council announces $20 million more in grants will be available after lawsuits against companies
The council said it would add $20 million for approved opioid remediation activities to the tens of millions of dollars that are already flowing.
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International Overdose Awareness Day: Fewer fatal overdoses reported over last year in Knox County
Around 390 people died from an overdose from August 2023 to August 2024. In that same timeframe the previous year, around 500 fatal overdoses were reported.
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International Overdose Awareness Day: Fewer fatal overdoses reported over last year in Knox County
Around 390 people died from an overdose from August 2023 to August 2024. In that same timeframe the previous year, around 500 fatal overdoses were reported.
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