Story by AL Vineyard. Photos contributed by KC Rafferty and Jen Gentry. More than 100 community leaders, representatives, and advocates from Stone and Taney counties met at the Branson Chamber …
Quit Before Christmas
Did you know that individuals in treatment for substance use disorders have extraordinarily higher rates of tobacco-related health problems than the general population. Research indicates that integrating tobacco cessation treatment …
Drug Take Back Day aims to rid area homes of unwanted medications
Drop off locations in Branson, Hollister, Forsyth, and Branson West Did you know that 53 percent of misused prescription drugs come from family and friends? The source of those prescription …
DUI Prevention Efforts Debuted During the Hollister Grape & Fall Festival
Think Twice partners with local community to reduce intoxicated driving rates Everyone thinks “It will never happen to me”… until it does. Tammy was the driver in an alcohol-related motor …
2nd Annual Recovery Jamboree
The community rallied together for a day of fun, food, and fellowship, all in honor of Recovery Month. Twenty three community partners collaborated to host the Recovery Jamboree on Saturday, …
Taney County Substance Use Treatment & Recovery Support Resources
***Disclaimer*** This may not be an exhaustive list. If you are aware of additional resources, please use the Contact Us feature of the website to send that information for consideration. …
IN CASE YOU MISSED NATIONAL DRUG TAKE BACK DAY, THERE’S STILL A WAY TO EASILY RID YOUR HOME OF OPIOIDS AND OTHER UNWANTED MEDICATIONS FOR FREE
Local residents who didn’t get the chance to participate in the DEA National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, April 30 don’t have to – and shouldn’t – wait …
Taney County Treatment Court takes Holistic Approach to Recovery
By AL Vineyard for Drug Free Ozarks When a person has a substance use disorder, nearly every aspect of their life, including relationships, mental and emotional health, job skills, education, …
Taney County Ambulance District teams up with EPICC to combat Opioid Use Disorder
By AL Vineyard for Drug Free Ozarks In 2020, the Taney County Ambulance District (TCAD) team responded to 295 overdoses. Of those, 193 were opioid overdoses. It’s not uncommon for …
Skaggs Foundation aids in community approach to recovery
By Al Vineyard A substance use disorder, or substance addiction, is characterized by the repeated use of mood-altering or psychoactive drugs leading to physical, emotional, and/or mental dependency. The disorder …