SMART: Providing Leadership in Mitigating the Opioid Crisis in Tennessee
The Substance Misuse and Addiction Resource for Tennessee (SMART) Initiative guides community leaders in implementing evidence-based, cost-effective strategies that mitigate damage from substance use disorder and the opioid epidemic.
Originating in 2020 as the SMART Policy Network, the SMART Initiative grew in scope as it was incorporated into the University of Tennessee Institute for Public Service in early 2022. In addition to examining and communicating data and policies related to substance use disorder, the SMART Initiative seeks to empower communities and local governments to combat the overdose epidemic.
Jefferson County Recognized for Opioid Settlement Planning Process
(Podcast) Nashville’s Overdose Co-Response Unit Brings Harm Reduction to Law Enforcement
New Policy Brief: What is the Risk of “Captagon” and Other Pill-Pressed Stimulants in Tennessee?
(Podcast) The Buprenorphine Waiver is Gone…Now What?
(Podcast) Decoding Autopsies: What Medical Examiners See That Others Miss
(Podcast) How Does Tennessee Regulate Cannabinoids?
(Podcast) How Law Enforcement is Rethinking Mental Health and Addiction
(Podcast) Training and Empowering Musicians to Prevent Overdose
The SMART Policy Network periodically publishes research findings, data and best practices in the form of policy briefs. You can join our mailing list to get the latest policy briefs in your inbox, and be sure to follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter and Instagram.
