RECON KY Opens Nominations for 2022 Recovery Hall of Fame Awards RECON KY, a consortium working to promote long-term recovery in Kentucky, has opened nominations for its 2022 Recovery Hall of Fame Awards. Nominations are open now through Friday, April 29, 2022, and can be submitted at kyrecoveryhof.com/nominate. The Kentucky[Read More…]
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DEA commits to expand access to MAT
Medication-assisted treatment (MAT), the pairing of medications and counseling, has expanded to help individuals struggling with opioid-related substance use disorder. With the goal of making MAT “readily and safely available,” the DEA, alongside HHS, is reaching out to pharmacists and practitioners to support this treatment. Read more here.
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Treatment, Recovery & Prevention Spectrum News: New ARC liaison using his struggle with addiction to connect with clients New York Times: Alcohol-Related Deaths Spiked During the Pandemic, a Study Shows Lexington Herald-Leader: Eastern Ky. recovery center keeps mothers with their kids during addiction treatment Lexington Herald-Leader: Need help recovering from addiction? These resources are[Read More…]
How a Kentucky coalition is working to reduce fentanyl overdoses
In 2020, fentanyl contributed to about 71% of all overdose deaths in Kentucky – affecting more than 1,400 families. The Kentucky Harm Reduction Coalition, based in Louisville, Ky., hopes to decrease the number of overdose deaths by mailing fentanyl test trips and naloxone, the overdose-reversing drug. If someone notices fentanyl[Read More…]
Need help recovering from addiction? These resources are a good place to start
Are you or a loved one struggling with addiction? Here is a helpful guide with resources, crisis lines, and local providers.
New ARC liaison using his struggle with addiction to connect with clients
Addiction Recovery Care (ARC) is expanding its footprint in Northern Kentucky, and its new community liaison is bringing a unique perspective to helping clients seek care. Before joining ARC and after several stints in jail and detox centers, Gerald Long sought treatment at ARC and is now in long-term recovery.[Read More…]
New Study Shows Few Patients Adhere to Opioid Treatment Plans
A new study shows that fewer than a third of patients who were given drugs in emergency departments to treat an opioid addiction follow up and continue their treatments. The staggering statistics reveal the importance of addressing the social determinants of addiction and ensuring patients can access clinics and community[Read More…]
Alcohol-related deaths spiked during the pandemic, a study shows
Alcohol consumption significantly increased during the pandemic, as routines were disrupted and anxiety escalated. In fact, The New York Times reports, “that the number of alcohol-related deaths, including from liver disease and accidents, soared, rising to 99,017 in 2020, up from 78,927 the previous year — an increase of 25[Read More…]
Over 1 million Americans are seeking treatment for substance use disorder – here’s how it breaks down in Kentucky
In 2020, more than 41 million Americans needed treatment for substance use; however, only three percent sought help. The Georgetown News-Graphic breaks down the numbers in Kentucky and reports how many Kentuckians are in/seeking treatment for substance use disorders.
Eastern Ky. recovery center keeps mothers with their kids during addiction treatment
In March 2020, Volunteers of America (VOA) opened its Recovery Freedom House in Manchester, Kenucky. Since then, they have served 170 women and delivered 10 healthy babies. By supporting mothers, “we get to really disrupt an entire generation of disease in a way that sets this future generation up for[Read More…]