BRANSON, Mo. – Leaders from Stone and Taney Counties came together Thursday to help combat substance abuse in their respective communities. A drug summit was held in Branson to update …
Substance Abuse Initiative begins in Stone, Taney counties
BRANSON, Mo. (KY3) – Substance abuse is something few like to talk about, let alone admit they’re struggling with, which makes it hard to address in certain communities. The Stone …
Substance abuse initiative identifies main concerns; Alcohol, prescription drugs identified as top items of focus
Alcohol and prescription drugs are the top two recommended areas of focus for an initiative looking to combat substance abuse in Taney and Stone counties. For a period of six …
Branson Area Eyeing Substance Abuse Solutions
BRANSON, Mo. – The Branson area continues its initiative to prevent substance abuse in the community. After months of research and assessment, the Skaggs Foundation and Cox Medical Center Branson …
Employers Learn to Spot Employees with Drug Problems
HOLLISTER, Mo.–The opioid epidemic has created new concerns for employers. A substance abuse workshop was held at Hollister High School. Its purpose was to teach local business leaders how to …
School hosts substance abuse workshop
When Al Vineyard visited her doctor for an injury on the job, she didn’t know her pain medication would lead to her nearly losing everything. “My doctor put me on …
Healthcare Practitioners Gather for Opioid Stewardship Training
BRANSON – 52 healthcare practitioners gathered in Branson Friday for the opioid stewardship training. This training seminar is meant to help reduce prescribing high risk meds, such as controlled substances …
Joining the team: Organization says decision may help prevent opioid abuse in Taney Co.
A multi-county organization dedicated to fighting substance abuse in the Tri-Lakes Area is applauding a recent decision by Taney County commissioners. On Monday, Oct. 2, commissioners voted to join the …