Grant to help combat youth drug abuse in Sumner County
The Gallatin-based organization, which aims to help prevent and reduce youth substance abuse, was one of only seven new recipients in Tennessee of a federally-funded Drug-Free Communities Support Program grant this year. As part of the … Last fall … Read more on The Tennessean

Fighting State's Heroin Epidemic Key To Charlie Baker's Plans As Governor
“If you've talked to some anguished parents about this, you can't help but come away thinking we have to do a better job on this,” Baker said. … She says initially the battle involved alcohol addiction, but has now shifted to include opioid and … Read more on CBS Local

The Army Is Building An Algorithm To Prevent Suicide
There's a long list of factors for suicide — marriage and financial problems, depression, alcohol and drug abuse, chronic pain, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), etc. — and each person's mix … With the help of people, the computers are getting … Read more on FiveThirtyEight