Substance Abuse Issues - East TN

Our Vision

A healthy and safe community, free of substance abuse.

Our Mission

Improve the health of the greater Knoxville community by reducing the use of alcohol and drugs through policy, systems and environment change.

How we are making a difference

SBIRT Training

This training will equip providers, nurse practitioners, nurses, residents and office managers to: understand the disease process of addiction, recognize the risk factors and causes of Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome, understand the process of SBIRT (an evidence-based screening tool) to assess risk for substance abuse in patients, and learn ways to implement and administer brief interventions.

Hands of Hope

Hands of Hope is a comprehensive one-on-one mentoring program for new mothers in addiction treatment and/or recovery. This program will help them navigate the challenges of maintaining sobriety while parenting a Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome (NAS) baby.

Get Treatment Today

Addiction Problem? Call the Tennessee Redline today for free confidential information and referrals. 1-800-889-9789

6th Annual Community Champion Awards

It’s time for nominations for the 6th annual MDC Community Champion Awards Luncheon! Do you know someone who is making Knoxville a safer and healthier place to live? Nominate them for an award!

Featured Content

Hope for Tomorrow: The Intersection of Suicide and Addiction

This month’s guest blog is from Amy Dolinky with Tennessee Suicide Prevention Network. Suicide Prevention Awareness Month and Recovery Month are approaching in September, and I would like to brings the light the connection between these two topics. Individuals with substance use disorders are ten times more likely to die by suicide than their peers…

MDC is Seeking YMDC Advisory Committee Members!

We are seeking YMDC Advisory Committee Members! What is YMDC Advisory Committee and why do we have one? Our Advisory Committee serves a vital role in helping our Youth Metro Drug Coalition exist and thrive. This group of individuals provides support to MDC staff and YMDC members and serves as professional mentors. We believe the…

How MDC Changed Me

My time at MDC has been one of learning and growth for me as an individual and as a member of the Knoxville community. I have come to value being informed about how our community is being impacted by the actions our state and federal government is taking against the disease of addiction….