UT SMART Initiative

Empowering Tennessee to Overcome the Opioid Crisis

The Substance Misuse and Addiction Resource for Tennessee (SMART) Initiative guides community leaders in implementing evidence-based, cost-effective strategies to mitigate damage from substance use disorder and the opioid epidemic.

Technical Assistance

Technical Assistance

We help cities and counties navigate complex opioid abatement grant processes and applications.

Drug Policy Analysis

Drug Policy Analysis

Our experts review and break down opioid policies to provide key points and highlights in current legislation. 

Data Dashboards

Data Dashboards

With our partners in the SMART Policy Network, we provide access to data visualizations on opioid use and trends.

Sponsored Projects

Sponsored Projects

Our team works with many local organizations to combat opioid use and assist with recovery programs.

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SMART Podcast & Newsletter

Subscribe and listen to the SMART Policy Podcast to hear the latest information from subject matter experts. You can also sign up for our quarterly email newsletter for policy updates, podcast notifications and more.