Memorial Set For 11A-1P For Overdose Addiction Deaths

Tennesseans are teaming up to remember, reflect, and recover from the effects of overdose this August 31 as the world marks International Overdose Awareness Day.
The state departments of Health and Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, community partners, people in recovery from addiction, people who have survived overdose, and people who have lost loved ones will mark the day with remembrance, training, and encouragement with the goal of reducing the number of Tennesseans tragically lost to overdose each year.
Recent data underscore the continuing need for these lifesaving efforts. Sadly, the state's overall number of deadly overdoses continues to rise, and the trend has continued in recent months as the state has confronted the COVID-19 pandemic.
If you or a loved one needs treatment for addiction, please call or text the Tennessee REDLINE at 800-889-9789.
The Cannon County Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition will have a pop-up tent event on the court house square today between 11A-1P. You are invited stop by to share your story of how the disease of addiction has affected you or your family. Participants are encouraged to fill out a purple name label with the first name only of their loved one.