Tennessee Department of Health Finds Some Overdose Deaths Associated With Buprenorphine
January 8, 2018
Nashville, TN – Buprenorphine is an important part of treatment for many with substance use disorder, and coupled with therapy and support it can save lives. However, Tennessee Department of Health data show an increase in deaths associated with buprenorphine when the drug is used with another respiratory depressant.
As organizations and individuals across Tennessee work to reduce the impact of the epidemic of drug overdoses in our state, TDH is raising awareness of risks associated with buprenorphine when combined with other drugs.
Buprenorphine Coupled with Counseling Effective in Addiction Treatment, but Has Risk for Misuse.
Tennessee Department of Health reports New Law Restricts amount of some Powerful Drugs that can be Dispensed in Tennessee
October 12, 2013
Nashville, TN – Effective this month, under a new Tennessee law, prescriptions for opioid pain medicines and benzodiazepine medicines may not be dispensed in Tennessee in quantities exceeding a 30-day supply.
The new limits apply to all dispensers of these medications, including pharmacies, dispensaries and mail-order programs located either in or out of Tennessee. [Read more]
Tennessee Highway Patrol Announces Trooper of the Year 2010
February 20, 2011
Nashville, TN – The Tennessee Highway Patrol named Trooper Dwayne Stanford the 2010 Trooper of the Year, while eight other State Troopers received Trooper of the Year honors in their respective districts. Awards were also given to the Investigator of the Year and Interdiction East and West Troopers of the Year, while 10 Troopers were also recognized for their DUI Enforcement efforts.
The announcement was made during a special ceremony at the THP Training Center located in Nashville on Friday, February 18th.
Trooper Dwayne Stanford the 2010 Trooper of the Year
