Physicians are educating the public on how the pandemic is impacting alcohol consumption. New data from the American Psychological Association illustrates that one in four adults have reported that they use alcohol to manage stress caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more here.
Author: Kentucky Recovery News
Social worker writes letter to Kentucky legislators pleading for fair wages
The letter addresses a few key issues impacting social workers including the current mental health issues Kentucky social workers are witnessing among their caseloads. Another point in the letter highlights the need for wages to increase. Currently, the average wage for a social worker who has a college education is[Read More…]
Press Release: Louisville Recovery Community Connection (LRCC), the Kentucky Harm Reduction Coalition & University of Louisville Hospital
Media Contact: Mike Barry [email protected] 502-552-8573 Meeting our Neighbors Where they Are: Downtown Louisville Outreach Event & New Service Delivery Announcement Location: Lot behind Taco Bell (108 E. Broadway) off the corner of Brook St. & Broadway (across from Walgreens) Day/time: Friday, October 22nd, 2021 @ 10:00am – 2:00pm Press Release from the[Read More…]
DEA sees increase in fake prescription pills laced with fentanyl, issues a warning
A public safety alert prompted the DEA to issue a warning regarding fake prescriptions pills. Many drug networks are smuggling counterfeit pills into the U.S., many of which contain fentanyl. Read more here.
Pharmacy chains under scrutiny for their involvement in U.S. opioid crisis
Current litigations are holding pharmacy chains responsible for their contributions for fueling the opioid crisis. Between 1999 and 2019, data reveals that nearly 50,000 deaths were caused by overdoses. Read more here.
Many Americans are turning to alcohol to cope with pandemic stress
A recent survey found that nearly 17% of respondents participate in heavy drinking. Roughly 1 in 5 Americans are consuming unhealthy amounts of alcohol. Read more here.
Drug offenses are contributing to Kentucky’s arrests
Across the Commonwealth, 1 in 5 arrests are drug offenses. According to Pat Fogerty from ARC, between 70% and 80% of individuals experiencing incarceration have substance use disorder. Read more here.
New medical procedure could prove to be an effective treatment for opioid related addiction
Deep brain stimulation (DBS) could be an effective technique used by physicians to help Americans during their recovery. 10 patients are participating in a study that will measure if the treatment is successful. Read more here.
DEA launches campaign to address the dangers of counterfeit pills
The DEA created “One Pill Can Kill” campaign to warn Americans of the threat of counterfeit pills. Kentucky alone has seen a 50 percent increase in overdoses and overdose related deaths between 2019 and 2020. Read more here.
Employers have opportunities to support Kentuckians and their recovery journey
In this op-ed piece, Fair chance employment is noted as a solution to solving shortages in the workforce. Read more here.