Did you know Tennessee is one of the leading states for opioid addiction, and even areas such as Tellico Village aren’t immune to it and its consequences including robbery, theft, theft, and embezzlement.
Join TVB Host Linda Crawford, TN 9th District Attorney General Russell Johnson and Charlene Hipsher, Community Liaison as they discuss the criminal and the social consequences and resulting costs of the opioid epidemic. Frequently victims of crimes such as break-ins, theft and embezzlement are the parents and grandparents of the perpetrators who are addicts. The result is not only a growing strain on the criminal justice system, but on the family structure and the social welfare system. Johnson and his office believe the opioid addicted are targeted by pharmaceutical companies. That’s why he and other TN attorney generals are suing the industry.
Tellico Village Spectrum subscribers can view this episode of Health Chat on channel 193 daily at 3 pm, or anyone can view it online anytime at https://vimeo.com/250985945 Viewers will learn why Tellico Village is not insulated from this epidemic and much more.
Keith Sanderson
TVB Station Manager
TVB is Tellico Village Broadcasting serving Tellico Village for 25 years.