For pregnant women battling substance abuse, finding treatment isn’t easy. We’ll talk about why that is and what resources are available to pregnant people in Middle Tennessee.
Hundreds of Tennesseans who received lengthy prison sentences for selling drugs near schools could go home early
Decades ago, Tennessee created drug-free school zone laws to deter people from selling drugs in places where children are likely to be. But now, the state is making adjustments for cases that don’t involve kids.
The story behind the story: How WPLN’s Samantha Max reported on drug overdoses in prison
WPLN News’ Samantha Max recently reported on the sharp increase in drug-related deaths and overdoses behind bars and how those incarcerated are unable to receive the necessary treatment to curb their addictions.
The other epidemic: Overdoses are spiking in Tennessee prisons, as deadly drugs circulate through supposedly secure facilities
Drug deaths have jumped more than eightfold in Tennessee prisons in the past two years. That’s left people inside, their loved ones and even officials feeling desperate.
‘Everybody Deserves A Second Chance’: Advocates Urge Governor To Include Prisoners In New Drug Sentencing Reform
All 50 states allow some form of tougher punishments for drug sales in certain areas. Tennessee’s drug-free school zones law is one of the harshest.
Tennessee Lawmakers Have Some New Ideas To Fight Opioid Abuse — But The Cost Is Unclear
Listen Limits on pain medication, more law enforcement officers and expanded use of a drug that blocks the brain’s ability to get high are some of the recommendations a team of Tennessee lawmakers has come up with to combat opioid abuse after nine months studying the issue. But no one has figured out yet how […]
Drug Ring Convicted
A four-week trial federal drug trafficking trial ended with a trio of convictions today in Nashville.
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