COLUMBIA, Tenn. -- The state has given the green light to a controversial drug treatment center.

Wednesday, the state approved Recovery of Columbia's certificate of need to open a methadone clinic in Columbia.

The company wants to open the facility in the Campbell Plaza shopping center.

Opponents are concerned about safety and argue that may drive away business.

It isn't a done deal yet. Next, the plan moves to the city's zoning board for consideration.