The Drug Enforcement Agency launched the first National Fentanyl Awareness Day to inform everyone, especially the country’s youth, about the risks of this illicit drug. In recent years, fentanyl caused a spike in overdose deaths as traffickers are lacing the synthetic opioid in counterfeit pills making substance use a game[Read More…]
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Isaiah House holds ‘Wounds to Wisdom’ recovery event
By sharing personal testimonies and experiences, speakers at “Wounds to Wisdom” effectively reached an audience of those recovered, on the path to recovery, or who know someone in recovery. The event informed community members about the many life-changing recovery resources and successfully placed a man in treatment who had been[Read More…]
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Treatment, Recovery & Prevention Appalachian News Express: RECON KY opens nominations for 2022 Recovery Hall of Fame Awards | News | news-expressky.com WYMT: Second life, second chances: Martin County celebrates new Addiction Recovery Care center (wymt.com) The Paintsville Herald: Addiction Recovery Care cuts ribbon on new Martin County facility |[Read More…]
Press Release: ARC celebrates ribbon cutting on new $2.2M White Oak Hill residential treatment center, expanding recovery access in Martin County
ARC celebrates ribbon cutting on new $2.2M White Oak Hill residential treatment center, expanding recovery access in Martin County INEZ, Ky. (May 4, 2022) —Tim Robinson, founder and CEO of Addiction Recovery Care (ARC), is bringing his team’s mission of saving one life at a time to his hometown of[Read More…]
Second life, second chances: Martin County celebrates new Addiction Recovery Care center
Addiction Recovery Care (ARC) opened a new men’s treatment facility center in Martin County, the hometown of Tim Robinson, founder and CEO of ARC. As ARC expands, more individuals are receiving the treatment, support, and care they need, allowing them to better their lives for both themselves and their families.[Read More…]
Roundtable discussion in Hillview brings together families to talk about impact of addiction
The opioid crisis tears apart many families who have lost a child to an overdose, so Louisville mothers met to share their testimonies and bring awareness to this devastating epidemic. U.S. Sen. Brett Guthrie, local law enforcement, addiction treatment specialists, and these families gathered to share personal experiences and ideas[Read More…]
Settlements could lead to naloxone shortages
U.S. House lawmakers have warned Attorney General Merrick Garland about the impact of Teva Pharmaceuticals agreeing to provide Texas, Florida and Rhode Island with more than $220 million worth of naloxone. The lawmakers believe this will alter innovation in the current market of medication-assisted treatment and naloxone. Read more here.
Reading corner, learning space unveiled for kids at EKY courthouse
Children in Eastern Kentucky can continue to learn at the new reading corner at the Perry County Courthouse. While parents are receiving treatment for addiction recovery, their children will have a healthy place to study and grow. Read more here.
Substance abuse rose in the pandemic. That may explain our slow to return to work, study shows
During the pandemic, many individuals started using substances to cope with stress and anxiety. Researchers believe that the increase in drug usage caused the 9% to 26% decline in labor force participation among 25 to 54 year-olds between February 2020 and June 2021. Read more here.
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Treatment, Recovery & Prevention Appalachian News Express: https://news-expressky.com/news/recon-ky-opens-nominations-for-2022-recovery-hall-of-fame-awards/article_08576f86-b197-11ec-96d5-1fd5132d0364.html WYMT: https://www.wymt.com/2022/04/27/eky-health-organizations-holding-recovery-festival/ Bowling Green Daily News: https://www.bgdailynews.com/news/drug-take-back-day-scheduled-for-saturday/article_94f21903-c139-5ebe-993e-34659eacd020.html Spectrum: https://spectrumnews1.com/ky/northern-ky/news/2022/04/22/how-to-help—and-stay-safe—in-the-case-of-a-fentanyl-overdose WDKY: https://foxlexington.com/news/politics/kentucky-mental-health-program-could-be-roadmap-for-criminal-justice-reform/ Axios: https://www.axios.com/newsletters/axios-vitals-af2bbc21-e3a7-4fbd-9ac4-19c1d819a26b.html?chunk=3&utm_term=emshare#story3 WCLU Radio: https://www.wcluradio.com/2022/04/22/grants-could-fund-addiction-recovery-house-special-needs-facility/ WBUR: https://www.wbur.org/news/2022/04/22/teen-overdoses-pediatricians-study UK medical team shares findings in combatting opioid crisis at RX and Illicit Drug SummitUK medical team shares findings in combatting opioid crisis at RX and Illicit Drug Summit Psychology Today: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/mindful-recovery/202204/5-mindful-attitudes-addiction-recovery Public Policy[Read More…]