New opioid treatment centers provide ‘safe space’ for recovery
Patrick Foster, a certified peer recovery specialist, speaking with Lisa Connell, regional director for Crossroads during Tuesday's opening of Crossroads Treatment Center at 2605 Nonconnah Blvd. (courtesy Crossroads Treatment Center)
Tennessee ranks fifth in the nation for death rate due to opioid use. Two new treatment centers have opened to increase treatment for Memphians suffering from opioid addiction.
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Opioid Epidemic Crossroads Treatment Centers UTHSC Addiction treatment Baptist Memorial Health CareAisling Mäki
Aisling Mäki has been writing about Memphis since she moved to the city more than 20 years ago. She’s worked for print, digital and broadcast news outlets, including Memphis Daily News and Action News 5 (WMC), as well as public relations agencies. Her work has earned awards from The Associated Press, Tennessee Press Association, Society of Professional Journalists and Public Relations Society of America.
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