Roane County Anti-Drug Coalition

The Roane County Anti-Drug Coalition (RCADC) is a private, non-profit, grassroots corporation. The mission of RCADC is to reduce youth substance use; to educate and raise awareness of alcohol, tobacco and other drug issues; to promote community involvement; and to strengthen community partnerships and prevention strategies in Roane County.

Counties Served

Roane

Contact Info

Roane County Anti-Drug Coalition

151 E. Race Street

Kingston, Tennessee 37763

(865) 224-0205

roaneantidrug.org

Stories about Addiction

Fewer NAS babies born in East Tennessee

While the opioid crisis continues to wreak devastation throughout the state, one of the hardest hit areas is seeing a glimmer of good news. Recent reporting shows that cases of Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome (NAS) in Tennessee have started to decline in 2018. NAS cases are down 26% in 2018 compared to the same time period last year. Rates of NAS in East Tennessee have decreased each of the last several years. NAS occurs when a pregnant woman abuses drugs and her unborn child develops a dependency on them in the womb. Awareness of the dangers of drug use during pregnancy has had an impact on women of childbearing age. But the decrease in the number of NAS babies in Knox County has […]

Fewer NAS babies born in East Tennessee: Last year, the rate of neonatal abstinence syndrome in Tennessee dropped in some areas

While the opioid crisis continues to wreak devastation throughout the state, one of the hardest hit areas is seeing a glimmer of good news. Recent reporting shows that cases of Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome (NAS) in Tennessee have started to decline in 2018. NAS cases are down 26% in 2018 compared to the same time period last year. Rates of NAS in East Tennessee have decreased each of the last several years. NAS occurs when a pregnant woman abuses drugs and her unborn child develops a dependency on them in the womb. Awareness of the dangers of drug use during pregnancy has had an impact on women of childbearing age. But the decrease in the number of NAS babies in Knox County has […]
NashvilleHealth Wants You to Quit Smoking

Smokers know that cigarettes will damage their health, yet in Tennessee 22% of adults still light up. NashvilleHealth intends to help them quit.

NashvilleHealth Wants You to Quit Smoking: Fighting the battle against tobacco on multiple levels

Smokers know that cigarettes will damage their health, yet in Tennessee 22% of adults still light up. NashvilleHealth intends to help them quit.
Moms, Babies and Drugs

The opioid crisis has had a devastating impact in Tennessee, where pregnant young women pass along drug dependencies to their babies. Dr. Craig Towers, a maternal fetal medicine specialist, has been instrumental in changing how they are treated.

Moms, Babies and Drugs: OB/GYN Craig Towers talks about his research to prevent Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome (NAS)

The opioid crisis has had a devastating impact in Tennessee, where pregnant young women pass along drug dependencies to their babies. Dr. Craig Towers, a maternal fetal medicine specialist, has been instrumental in changing how they are treated.