Officials said that many people could face challenges with addiction over the holidays this year. Author: WBIR Staff Updated: 10:28 PM EST December 23, 2020
The holidays are here, but for many people that may not mean festivities and celebrations. For them, it could mean a relapse.
Health officials said that staying sober during the holiday season can be challenging for people trying to recover from addiction. Jason Goodman, who works with the Metro Drug Coalition, said that parties and the emotions that the season can bring makes it harder for people who are recovering. Some of the stuff that goes on during the holidays, people tend to be in a party atmosphere that can be detrimental, Goodman said. These can be challenging times.
Officials said that many people could face challenges with addiction over the holidays this year. Author: WBIR Staff Updated: 9:28 PM CST December 23, 2020
The holidays are here, but for many people that may not mean festivities and celebrations. For them, it could mean a relapse.
Health officials said that staying sober during the holiday season can be challenging for people trying to recover from addiction. Jason Goodman, who works with the Metro Drug Coalition, said that parties and the emotions that the season can bring makes it harder for people who are recovering. Some of the stuff that goes on during the holidays, people tend to be in a party atmosphere that can be detrimental, Goodman said. These can be challenging times.
DEA honors drug-fighting efforts of Metro Drug Coalition
The award was presented Friday by Tom Bevins, DEA Knoxville assistant special agent in charge, to Metro Drug Coalition leaders. Author: WBIR Staff Updated: 2:22 PM EST December 21, 2020
KNOXVILLE, Tennessee The Metro Drug Coalition has been honored by the federal Drug Enforcement Administration with its DEA 2020 Community Drug Prevention Award.
The award was presented Friday by Tom Bevins, DEA Knoxville assistant special agent in charge, to Metro Drug Coalition leaders.
The honor is part of the DEA s 2020 Red Ribbon Campaign, according to Bob Wooldridge, DEA 360 Knoxville community outreach specialist.
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