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Prevention programs typically focus on building life skills, fostering supportive environments, and raising awareness in communities to reduce the prevalence of drug-related harm. Early intervention and community engagement are key components of effective prevention strategies.
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Treatment & Recovery
There are many options that have been successful in treating drug addiction, including behavioral counseling; medication; medical devices, and applications used to treat withdrawal symptoms or deliver skills training; evaluation and treatment for co-occurring mental health issues such as depression and anxiety; and long-term follow-up to prevent relapse.
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Drugs are substances that affect the body and brain. They are categorized into opioids (e.g., heroin, painkillers), stimulants (e.g., cocaine, meth), depressants (e.g., alcohol, sedatives), and hallucinogens (e.g., LSD, magic mushrooms). Each type impacts the body differently, with some used medically and others posing a high risk of addiction and harm.
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Sevier County offers a wide range of resources to support you in any situation. Whether you need food, shelter, transportation, someone to talk to, addiction treatment, or counseling, our resource guide is here to help you find the assistance you need.
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Awareness should be shared with everyone, young and old. It's crucial to spread information on topics like drug abuse, physical abuse, dangerous substances such as counterfeit pills, and more. Educate yourself about these issues and pass that knowledge on to your friends and loved ones to help keep them informed and safe.
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About Sevier County Coalition for Addiction Recovery & Education Services

We envision Sevier County to be free of substance abuse and related crimes. To succeed, we will work with our entire community, including local government, judicial services, law enforcement, school board, recovery centers, and many others by promoting the awareness of harmful risks to substance and prescription drug abuse.

Our Leadership and Staff

Nicole Ogle

Sevier County Director of Alcohol and Drug Programs & Executive Director of Sevier County C.A.R.E.S

Lori Patterson

Sevier County Drug Prevention Executive Assistant

Laura Redden

Sevier County Drug Endangered Children Coordinator

Gatlinburg

Our Mission

The mission of Sevier County C.A.R.E.S (Coalition for Addiction Recovery & Education Service) is to prevent and reduce substance misuse and coordinate recovery efforts within Sevier County

Sevier County C.A.R.E.S Vision statement

We envision Sevier County to be free of substance abuse and related crimes. To succeed, we will work with our entire community, including local government, judicial services and law enforcement through promoting the awareness of harmful risks related to substance and prescription drug abuse.

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