This Saturday, 1/27/18, from 10:30a - 1p, there will be a Town Hall meeting along with a Teen Workshop to talk about ways the people of Memphis are fighting against the deadly Opioid Epidemic. This meeting is being put on by Memphis Area Prevention Coalition and will be an open forum for everyone to voice their opinions and concerns regarding prevention and solutions. There will be many leading community members who are ready, willing and able to fight this fight with all of

At the end of the day, I know I didn't make Shelby take that fatal dose, but I still have feelings of guilt that plague me to no end. I often analyze my memories to see where I failed and how I could have done better. Oh how I wish I had a time machine! There are many of us, a few friends of mine included, who are struggling with guilt and grief. This article really puts things in perspective. One thing to remember is that grief is a process, an erratic one at best, and you

I am taking a break from reporting opiate related news pieces in order to raise awareness about an issue that has plagued society for hundreds (if not thousands) of years. People become homeless for many different reasons, one of which is drug addiction. Don’t get me wrong, not all homeless people are addicted to drugs or alcohol. In any case, when people are in need and are unable to help themselves, it is up to the rest of us to lend a hand and show some charity. Take a l