Let us help you stay in compliance!

We can help you keep alcohol out of the hands of minors and avoid costly fines and possible permit revocation. The Metropolitan Drug Commission, in partnership with TopShelf Responsible Beverage Service, is now offering FREE DVD toolkits to help local business educate their employees about proper alcohol serving laws and procedures. Supplies are limited! Click the flier below to reserve yours today or call (865) 588-5550. Please list your store name and whether you have an on-premise or off-premise permit. _____________________________________________________

MDC to participate in community discussion of prescription drugs

WATE (Channel 6) is hosting a primetime special on OxyContin abuse in East Tennessee. The show will consist of several stories focusing on the problem and treatment available in our area. Our executive director, Karen Pershing, will be representing the Metropolitan Drug Commission during the panel discussion. The panel will include representatives from various sectors of the community, including treatment providers, law enforcement and prevention services. The panel will answer questions about how severe OxyContin abuse is, what's being done to combat the problem and how well the statewide database is working. The hour long program will air Wednesday, July 21 at 8 p.m. We are so happy to know that WATE is drawing some attention to this growing problem and involving the Metropolitan Drug Commission in this discussion. We hope that you will all tune in to this important program this upcoming Wednesday. _____________________________________________________   Students and recent grads: Looking for a rewarding internship opportunity? The Metropolitan Drug Commission seeks a paid intern for the Fall 2010 semester. Students pursuing a degree in Communication (Journalism and Electronic Media or Public Relations majors), Political Science (Public Administration concentration) or Social Work are invited to apply. Other majors with relevant experience will be considered. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication skills, the ability to multi-task and a willingness to assist with our new state grant. A background in graphic design is certainly a plus! Click here for more information. The application deadline is July 31, 2010. Interested students can contact Heather Sutton with questions or inquiries at (865) 588-5550 or hsutton@metrodrug.org.