Prescribing a Healthier Tennessee

• Main Authors: Drevzehner, John, Monkeboe, Lori, Hagaman, Angela M., Farmer, Tommy
• Published: Digital Commons @ East Tennessee State University 2015
• Subjects: prescription; Center for Prescription Drug Abuse Prevention and Treatment; Appalachian Studies; Substance Abuse and Addiction
• Online Access: https://dc.etsu.edu/etsu-works/3197

Tennessee is ranked second in the nation for pain relievers also known as "opioid" prescriptions and it's affecting individuals, families and communities. Please join us as Tennessee Commissioner of Health Dr. John Dreyzehner kicks off this session with a plenary presentation of our health status as a state, an overview of the main challenges we are facing in this multifaceted issue, and ways we can work together to shape our environment for a healthier future. In conjunction with Governor Haslam's Prescription for Success initiative for Tennessee, partners across the state are supporting the efforts of the lead agency, the Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Service, to improve the health and safety of our residents. The panel participants will discuss current and future efforts to secure additional drug disposal options, revise and improve state and local legislation, develop proactive workforce programs, and more.