The Healing Place serves men and women in Louisville who are striving to change their lives to better support themselves and their families. Last September, The Healing Place started the homeless outreach program as an extension of their overnight shelter, but they filled up quickly. At the beginning of April,[Read More…]
Author: Kentucky Recovery News
ARC officials react to strengthening of Casey’s Law
Casey’s Law has helped almost 6,000 Kentuckians struggling with substance use and will benefit many more now that Gov. Beshear has signed House Bill 362. ARC’s Johnathan Gay said, “that’s important because usually in our world we see people after they’ve already destroyed their lives.” With Casey’s Law, family and[Read More…]
US: Discrimination based on opioid treatment violates law
As the opioid crisis continues, the U.S. Department of Justice is protecting individuals discriminated against for their use of legally prescribed opioids. The Americans with Disabilities Act protects those using medications such as methadone and buprenorphine to fight opioid use disorder. As the law is clarified and discrimination decreases, more[Read More…]
Press Release: Kentucky Chamber Foundation Launches Fair Chance Academy to Bridge Gap Between Employers and Individuals in Recovery from Substance Use Disorders
Kentucky Chamber Foundation Launches Fair Chance Academy to Bridge Gap Between Employers and Individuals in Recovery from Substance Use Disorders Frankfort, Ky. – With National Second Chance Month underway, the Kentucky Chamber Foundation is continuing to address the state’s substance use disorder crisis and help Kentuckians in recovery re-enter the[Read More…]
Casey’s Law updated after Kentucky appeals court issues opinion on civil rights question
An update to Casey’s Law reassures Kentucky families that their loved ones actively struggling with substance use will receive the treatment and care they need without losing their individual rights. The update strengthens the law’s language and provides a court ordered treatment to individuals who, beyond reasonable doubt, would benefit[Read More…]
Press Release: Portman, Whitehouse Urge DEA and HHS to Extend Americans’ Access to Telehealth Once the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency is Terminated
Portman, Whitehouse Urge DEA and HHS to Extend Americans’ Access to Telehealth Once the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency is Terminated Access to Telehealth will Allow Those Suffering from Substance Use Disorders Easier Access to Critical Medications WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Rob Portman (R-OH) and Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) today sent a letter to[Read More…]
Kentucky Recovery News | Weekly Roundup
Treatment, Recovery & Prevention WYMT: New study shows national spike in alcohol-related deaths during pandemic WBKO: RECON KY opens nominations for 2022 Recovery Hall of Fame Awards Paintsville Herald: Central Elementary STLP builds website to battle drug addiction Cincinnati Enquirer: Roger Zellars, who created sobriety recovery groups for Black men, veterans, dies at 80[Read More…]
Press Release: Guthrie Helps Introduce Bill to Support Substance Use Recovery Resources
Guthrie Helps Introduce Bill to Support Substance Use Recovery Resources WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02), who is the Republican Leader of the Energy and Commerce Committee’s Health Subcommittee, helped introduce the Substance Use Prevention, Treatment, and Recovery Services Block Grant Act of 2022. This bipartisan bill reauthorizes a[Read More…]
Rep. Axne Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Reauthorize Youth Suicide Prevention Programs, Increase Access to Opioid Addiction Treatment
Mental health issues are plaguing the United States, leading to increased suicide rates and opioid-related substance use. Iowa Representative Cindy Axne has proposed reauthorizing the Garrett Lee Smith Memorial Act which would approve an increase of over $10 million per year for preventative support for young adults and has already[Read More…]
New study shows national spike in alcohol-related deaths during pandemic
Since alcohol is an easily accessible, socially acceptable substance, many have turned to drinking in an attempt to cure stress and anxiety — especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. Between 2019 and 2020, alcohol related deaths rose by 25 percent nationwide, a major contrast from the increases we’ve seen over the[Read More…]