The DEA is seizing large quantities of counterfeit pills many of which contain fentanyl or methamphetamines. To combat distribution of counterfeit pills, the DEA launched “One Pill Can Kill,” a campaign that educates the public about laced fake pills. Read more here.
Author: Kentucky Recovery News
Hopkins County receives assistance from local chamber to provide resources to businesses
Hopkins County Regional Chamber of Commerce and the Kentucky Agency for Substance Abuse Policy are supporting local businesses and their efforts to keep a healthy workforce via a new program. The program known as Training in a Box will give businesses the tools help employees and combat the opioid crisis.[Read More…]
New program will help Kentuckians retain employment during their recovery journey
The Kentucky Transformational Employment Program developed by the Kentucky Chamber Foundation, will support individuals in recovery to help them keep and maintain jobs. Employers will also benefit from guidance and collaboration so that they can grow their businesses. Read more here.
The Kentucky Chamber Foundation wants to create a pipeline to employ more Kentuckians
The Kentucky Transformational Employment Program, known as KTEP, was created by the Kentucky Chamber Foundation. The program will allow for collaboration from employers to create employment opportunities for Kentuckians recovering from substance abuse. Read more here.
High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area program set to receive more support via federal funding
Congressman Guthrie shared that HDTA in Davies County will receive federal funding of $19,000 to support officers working overtime for drug trafficking cases. Read more here.
University receives grant money to combat opioid addiction
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) granted Northern Kentucky University $1 million to provide resources to rural communities with goals to reduce opioid overdoses and addictions. Read more here.
UK Alumna wants to utilize technology to support Kentuckians navigating recovery
Raenae Moore is using a technology system that helps those recovering from addiction manage their sobriety. Read more here.
New emergency boxes will help bystanders save Kentuckians from overdosing
Emergency kits are popping up across the commonwealth that contain the overdose-reversing drug naloxone. Health advocates hope that this resource will save more lives. Read more here.
Money is arriving to Kentucky to help fight the opioid crisis
Kentucky’s Attorney General Daniel Cameron explained that money received from a settlement against pharmaceutical distributors will help lay the foundation to fix issues stemming from the opioid epidemic. Read more here.
New Kentucky Transformational Employment Program Empowers Businesses to Play a Leading Role in Addressing Addiction Crisis
FRANKFORT, Ky. – As part of the state’s ongoing efforts to address the Commonwealth’s addiction crisis and provide meaningful support to Kentuckians impacted by substance use, the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce Foundation, Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services, Kentucky Office of Drug Control Policy, Kentuckiana Health Collaborative and Kentucky Opioid[Read More…]