Drug and alcohol addiction is tragic. With that in mind, we all have a responsibility to help one another and if possible, offer a solution.

Over 64,000 people died from drug overdoses in 2016, the largest annual jump (20% over 2015) in U.S. history, according to a New York Times report. It is no secret that opioids are at the center of the growing crisis. Part of the solution is educating ourselves and being able to discuss it with others, especially our youth.

The KM Clark Consulting Group, The Partnership for Drug-Free Kids and The Rutherford County Correctional Work Center is inviting the public to join them for two very informative Community Education Training's.

On December 12, 2017 from 9am-11am, the Correctional Work Center will be hosting free presentations on "Heroin and Other Opioids in Tennessee: From Understanding to Action" and "How to Talk to Your Kids About Anything (including alcohol and other drugs)".

If you want to attend the free event, RSVP by December 4th. To RSVP email Kimberly Salyer at ksalyer@rutherfordcountytn.gov or call 615-898-7847.