The Lane Report: Wilson promoted to Market President for Addiction Recovery Care
Franklin Favorite: McConnell Secures $2 Million to Combat Opioid Abuse in Kentucky
Kentucky Health News: As overdoses among Blacks in Kentucky more than double, UK researchers explore their relations with drug-treatment providers
New York Times: Harm reduction is what successful addiction care looks like
The Advocate-Messenger: Overdose awareness event comes at a fitting time
Kentucky Health News: Meth use dramatically increases odds of nonfatal overdose among rural drug users, whether used with opioids or by itself
Louisville Courier-Journal: Spend Kentucky’s $478M from National Opioid Settlement on harm reduction, not jail
WYMT: Couple in recovery opens facility to help others from addiction
Spectrum News: Former Kentucky teacher of the year turns focus to addiction recovery
WLEX: Founder remembers ‘Locks of Addiction’ gate one year later
AP News: Kentucky launches judicial commission on mental health
Public Policy & Legislation
Federal Legislation
- S.2796 – Rural Opioid Abuse Prevention Act
- H.R.2379 – State Opioid Response Grant Authorization Act of 2021
- H.R.4897 – Support Recovery from Addiction Act of 2021
- H.R.7255 – Garrett Lee Smith Memorial Reauthorization Act
- H.R.7238 – Timely Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder Act
- H.R.7235 – Substance Use Prevention, Treatment, and Recovery Services Block Grant Act of 2022
- S.4301 – Substance Use Prevention, Treatment, and Recovery Act
WTSP: Sen. Rick Scott introduces ‘End Fentanyl Package Act’
U.S. News: Meth Plays Big Role in Drug ODs in Rural America
Harvard Health: Opioid addiction and overdoses are increasingly harming Black communities
Upcoming Events
2022 NARR Best Practices Summit – October 24-26, 2022 – Richmond, VA
Michael E. Townsend Leadership Academy – Aug. 31 – Sept. 2, 2022 – Natural Bridge State Park