Treatment, Recovery & Prevention WAVE: Vine Grove Narcan vending machine emptied one day after openingWKU Radio: ‘I think it’s doing some good:’ Kentucky’s first Narcan vending machine opens in Hardin CountyAshland Daily Independent: Applications should be open by mid-October, Opioid Abatement chair saysWKYT: Commission schedules town halls to hear from Kentuckians on how to[Read More…]
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Vending machine dispensing doses of Narcan emptied 24 hours after being introduced to the Vine Grove community
48 doses of life-saving Narcan were taken from a vending machine in a little over a 24 hour period. Quickly after the ribbon cutting ceremony to honor the new vending machine, individuals began utilizing the machine that dispenses Narcan. City officials hope this new addition to the community will save[Read More…]
Press Release: During Recovery Month, Addiction Recovery Care Reminds Kentuckians That Hope and Healing are Within Reach
In August 2007, when Aquarius Young sought treatment for his years-long battle with alcohol and crack cocaine, his intention wasn’t to find recovery. Experiencing homelessness and with warrants out for his arrest, he simply wanted to buy some time and clear his head. Ultimately, he figured, he’d go back to[Read More…]
Press Release: The Millard College Receives $500,000 Grant from Appalachian Regional Commission’s INSPIRE Initiative
The Millard College Receives $500,000 Grant from Appalachian Regional Commission’s INSPIRE Initiative The Millard College will partner with Addiction Recovery Care to deliver job training to Kentuckians in recovery from substance use disorders Louisa, Ky. (September 8, 2022) — The Millard College has been awarded a $500,000 grant by the Appalachian[Read More…]
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Treatment, Recovery & Prevention Lex 18: Addiction recovery center talks increase in overdoses Kentucky Today: Drug overdoses remain ‘big challenge’ in Kentucky Louisville Courier-Journal: On International Overdose Awareness Day, it’s time to prioritize harm reduction The Lane Report: Baptist Health drug disposal program aids in overdose prevention WDRB: Overdose Awareness Day sparks warnings from health[Read More…]
Addiction Recovery Care uses comprehensive, client-centered care, to address the addiction epidemic
“The addiction crisis we face today is different from the addiction crisis of 2010, 2015 and even 2019, before the pandemic. It’s never been more important for providers to tailor treatment plans to clients’ individual needs,” said addiction psychiatrist Dr. Sarah Johnson, who serves as ARC’s medical director of behavioral[Read More…]
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Levisa Lazer: Addiction Recovery Care emphasizes comprehensive, client-centered treatment approach to treat fentanyl addiction WKYT: Rural agencies, orgs adjust to keep up with power, potency of fentanyl WYMT: ‘We’re saving generations‘: Operation UNITE prepares AmeriCorp members for year ahead WTVQ: Families raise awareness of fentanyl poisoning through Capitol rally WKYT: Softball game helps ‘Survivor Squad’[Read More…]
OperationUNITE and AmeriCorp Partner Together to Educate Youth About Preventing Substance Use
OperationUNITE and AmeriCorp are working with different schools to teach fourth and fifth graders about preventing substance use. 58 AmeriCorps members will be disbursed different schools to lead education efforts in each assigned classroom. Read more here.
RELEASE: As Market President for Kentucky, Addiction Recovery Care’s John Wilson will lead Our Lady of Bellefonte hospital transformation
Louisa, Ky.— Addiction Recovery Care (ARC) is proud to announce John Wilson’s promotion to Market President, Kentucky. Wilson joined the organization in 2020 as CEO of Crown Recovery Center in Springfield and was then named Market CEO in January 2022. Now, as ARC’s Market President for Kentucky, he will lead[Read More…]
People in addiction recovery could benefit from free rides
Addiction recovery experts have explored how providing free rides to those in addiction recovery could help bring stability. One organization, The Indiana Recovery Network, has provided 300 people with free rides to help them access jobs and treatment. Read more here.