NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WZTV) — More than 100 speakers are gathering this week to share solutions and strategies to fight addiction at the annual Rx and Illicit Drug Summit, covering topics from clinical care to public safety, advocacy, and recovery.
The event drew hundreds of attendees, all united by a single mission: raising awareness and preventing drug misuse.
One of the most high-profile speakers was U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., whose appearance was met with both anticipation and tension. Kennedy has recently faced criticism for his views on vaccines and comments about autism, leading to visible protests during his speech. More than 15 individuals were escorted from the ballroom…