Abuse--Addiction--Arrest
The
Tennessee Drug Diversion Task Force is a partnership between
local, state and federal law enforcement, governmental state
agencies and healthcare professionals dedicated to the safe and
proper use of prescription medication.
Mission
Statement: To
prevent the illegal distribution, abuse or unintended use of
prescription drugs in Tennessee through awareness, training, and
networking with law enforcement, regulatory agencies, healthcare
providers and the private sector.
Purpose:
The statewide task force was originated to be a strategic planning
and policy making task force for its stakeholders. Its goal is to
shine light on the growing problem of prescription drug diversion
and create a group of people dedicated to the prevention,
regulation, detection, investigation and prosecution of prescription
drug diversion.
In an emergency, call local law enforcement or 911.