TN Assoc of Alcohol Drug & Other Addiction Service

TAADAS is a center of excellence dedicated to advocacy, community, and education that supports and connects recovery providers.

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October is #DomesticViolenceAwarenessMonth. This blog post from our friends at The Next Door Recovery explains how the Tennessee REDLINE helped one of their clients recover from an abusive relationship as well as her addiction. https://t.co/0fHBfbibdn

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Protect your calendar as your time matters.

It’s okay to say “no” when events or invitations feel overwhelming; protecting your recovery comes first.

#RecoverySupport

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September is Pain Awareness Month 💙

Managing pain is important. So is protecting recovery.

Alternatives like NSAIDs, acetaminophen, physical therapy, exercise, and heat/ice therapy can help without the risks that come with opioids.

Learn more: https://t.co/x0JgzodoE8

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Authorities are urging people to avoid an herbal extract found during their investigations into the deaths of two students – one on and one off campus – at the University of Mississippi. https://t.co/XcUFw1PIcX

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Get your Hands Across the Bridge T-shirt!

Commemorate the event and continue spreading the message of recovery, connection, and community.

➡️Shirts are $30 each
➡️Order deadline is THIS Friday, September 25
➡️Shipping is available for $5

Order here: https://t.co/HEgG67t1Sm

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Today is National Addiction Professionals Day! 💜

We honor the counselors, peer support specialists, medical staff, and recovery advocates who dedicate their lives to helping individuals and families heal from addiction.

Learn more https://t.co/uUXA7qrFzL

#RecoveryMonth

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TAADAS's staff work hard all year to help our members and people in need of recovery services. Every September they make a special effort to make our annual Recovery Month Dinner and Awards a special experience for our guests from across Tennessee. Thank you, as always!

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Dr. Steve Loyd is the 2026 TAADAS Advocacy Award winner. Dr. Loyd is Chief Medical Officer of Cedar Recovery in Nashville who formerly served as a member of the state's Opioid Abatement Council. We appreciate your advocacy!

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Each year, TAADAS members nominate a person who has shown extraordinary leadership in their organization. This year's CEO of the Year is Albert Richardson, Executive Director of CAAP Inc. in Memphis. Congratulations, Albert!

#CAAP #Recovery Month

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Our TAADAS Volunteer of the Year Award winner is Charlie Hiatt, owner of River City Counseling with locations in the Chattanooga area. We appreciate Charlie's willingness to step up and make a difference. Congratulations!

#rivercitycounseling #recoverymonth #TAADASawards

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TAADAS honors Sen. Todd Gardenhire as our 2026 Voice of Recovery Award winner. We appreciate his efforts to sponsor and pass legislation banning kratom in our state - a priority for TAADAS during the legislative session. Thank you, Senator!

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Congratulations to Paul Fuchcar of CADAS, winner of the Lifetime Achievement Award at our recent Recovery Month Dinner & Awards Night. A well deserved award!

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TAADAS's staff work hard all year to help our members and people in need of recovery services. Every September they make a special effort to make our annual Recovery Month Dinner and Awards a special experience for our guests from across Tennessee. Thank you, as always!

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We were honored to host TDMHSAS Commissioner Marie Williams at our Recovery Month Dinner. She reviewed achievements we've made in recovery support and priorities for the next governor's administration. Here's a candid photo with some of our guests, including a young friend!

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We had a fantastic Recovery Month Dinner and Awards ceremony last night at Trevecca Community Church. We'd like to thank some of the sponsors who helped make this event special!

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Rain canceled today's Fall Festival, but it didn't dampen our gratitude for our sponsors and exhibitors.

Thank you for supporting our event during #RecoveryMonth.

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Due to severe weather forecasted for Nashville this Friday, we have made the difficult decision to CANCEL the Fall Festival.

Hands Across the Bridge will go on — weather permitting! Join us at the John Seigenthaler Pedestrian Bridge at 9:30 AM Friday.

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💜A BIG THANK YOU to these sponsors who stepped up to support TAADAS and TSPN during our Recovery Month and Suicide Prevention Awareness Month events!

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Thank you New Hope Treatment Centers for your Anniversary Sponsorship:
✔️TSPN Statewide Conference & 25th Anniversary
✔️TAADAS Recovery Month Dinner & Awards Night
✔️TAADAS Fall Fest/Hands Across the Bridge

#NewHopeTreatmentCenters #TAADAS #TSPN #RecoveryMonth #SuicidePrevention

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Recovery can have difficult moments.

If you’re struggling or need someone to talk to, support is available. Call or text 988, or chat https://t.co/osUVYxPThn to connect with the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.

Your reason is reason enough.

#988Day