Ep. 55 Sentenced to Recovery

About this episode

The episode discusses a unique drug court recovery program in Tennessee aimed at combating opioid addiction.

Send us Fan Mail A former prison annex on Roan Mountain in Carter County, Tennessee is now the home of unique drug court recovery program. Through the combined efforts of local and state officials, the Northeast Tennessee Regional Recovery Center is transforming lives in a region ravaged by opioid addiction. Judges Lisa Rice, Jim Goodwin, and Stacy Street tell us how the program started and the key to its success.

People in this episode

Guests: Lisa Rice, Jim Goodwin, Stacy Street

Topics covered

• drug court
• recovery program
• opioid addiction
• transformation
• local government efforts

Keywords

• drug court
• recovery program
• opioid addiction
• Tennessee
• Northeast Tennessee Regional Recovery Center

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Northeast Tennessee Regional Recovery Center

Places: Roan Mountain, Carter County, Tennessee

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