Over 15,000 people sought treatment for drug or alcohol addiction last year in the state of Tennessee, up 21 percent since 2016, according to the state’s Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services Department. The increase is due in large part to the opioid crisis that plagues the U.S., said officials.
Locally, Adult & Teen Challenge is fighting the crisis by helping individuals struggling with addiction afford their 12-month recovery ... (click for more)