Nashville Rescue Mission’s Post

Today is International Overdose Awareness Day. Substance abuse has becoming an increasingly large issue in the state of Tennessee. COVID 19 contributed to the increase in substance abuse in Tennessee as a way to cope due to the financial pressure, isolation and health concerns. "Approximately 70,000 Tennesseans are addicted to opioids. Our state is seeing epidemic levels of addiction, overdoses, and death" (TN.gov). The presence of a dangerous drug called Fentanyl, specifically, is rising in Tennessee. Spreading awareness about substance abuse related issues is the first step in fighting against the stigma and lowering these statistics. #overdoseawarenessday #overdoseawareness #NashvilleRescueMission

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