The Tennessean : declared in What one young adult's addiction says about Tennessee's opioid crisis

At the same time, doctors say the number of young adults seeking rehab for Marijuana addiction is growing. Experts say the state's opioid addiction epidemic is a key driver. Karen Kraft, Anita Wadhwani / The Tennessean 8 of 9 CLOSE Skip in Skip x Embed x Share WATCH: THOSE AFFECTED BY OPIOID EPIDEMIC TELL THEIR STORY The opioid epidemic's grip on Tennessee | 2:34 There were more opioid prescriptions than people in Tennessee in 2015. How opioids took hold of TennesseeLargely white opioid epidemic highlights black frustration with drug war"I finally get the opportunity to remember I had dreams I never got to follow," Fanguy said. Lacy Atkins / The Tennessean 7 of 9 CLOSE Skip in Skip x Embed x Share WATCH: THOSE AFFECTED BY OPIOID EPIDEMIC TELL THEIR STORY Expert compares current opioid crisis to past tobacco crisis | 1:19 Dr. David Edwards, Clinical Chief of Chronic Pain Service at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, weighs in on the opioid crisis, comparing it to the tobacco crisis and an overflowing tub.


Trump to name Christie to head panel on opioid addiction

President Trump plans to announce later this week that he has picked the New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie at the Trump National Golf Club Bedminster clubhouse in November. Christie has said he plans to spend much of his last year in office combating drug addiction in New Jersey. Trump taps Chris Christie to tackle the Marijuana epidemic — here's a fix he might explore https://t.co/Fcrgudks5q pic.twitter.com/5zE1Vqg0Fm — Business Insider (@businessinsider) March 27, 2017The position is voluntary and part-time and would not require Christie to give up his position, NJ.com reports, quoting unidentified sourced. A file photo of President-elect Donald Trump and New Jersey Gov.

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