Substance abuse help
* The Tennessee REDLINE from the Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services offers information about resources and guidance about abuse for those who are dependent or a loved one. For immediate help and information on treatment, contact the Redline Phone: 800-889-9789.* www.tn.gov/behavioral-health* www.recovery.org
Her daughter had nine broken ribs and a blood clot that required surgery to remove it.
So when Judy Jenkins called about her upcoming visit, the two women made plans to take it easy, go out to eat and visit a spa to get their nails done. Fun, low-key mother-daughter activities.
Before they said goodbye, Jenkins also reminded her daughter to heed the instructions on the bottles of pain pills and take only the prescribed amounts.
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Count It, Lock It, Drop It
Founded by the Coffee County Anti-Drug Coalition in 2009, this community initiative works to reduce the misuse and abuse of pain pills. With opioid use reaching epidemic levels in Tennessee, BlueCross BlueShield has partnered with the coalition to take its messaging and prevention methods to counties statewide. Here are three steps to keep your family safe when it comes to prescription drugs: COUNT IT: Count your pills every two weeks to prevent theft and ensure medications are taken properly. LOCK IT: Lock up your medications and store them in a place others would not think to look. DROP IT: Drop off unused or expired medications at your participating law enforcement departments or pharmacy locations for proper disposal. To find a drop box location near you and to get more information on the Count It, Lock It, Drop It initiative, visit countitlockitdropit.org.