DV8, a restaurant located in the East End of Lexington would like to provide employment to those who are active in their recovery journey. The business model requires that employees remain sober to stay employed. Read more here.
Author: Kentucky Recovery News
Why American Rescue Plan must be used effectively to address Kentucky’s addiction crisis
By: Tim Robinson, Nancy Hale and Beth Davisson For the past 18 months and counting, Kentucky has battled the COVID-19 pandemic while continuing its decades-long fight against addiction. This has truly been an epidemic within a pandemic. But our state has a unique opportunity on the horizon that may forever[Read More…]
A massive settlement with makers and sellers of prescription painkillers will bring billions of dollars to combat addiction
Recently, a settlement will hold companies accountable for their role in making and distributing opioids throughout America. Many health advocates are hoping that funds received from the settlements will support efforts to fight the addiction crisis. Read more here.
Owenton Kentucky welcomes new Addiction Recovery Center (ARC) for women
The new facility managed by ARC will focus on women and their road to recovery. The residential program will have the capacity to support 100 women. Read more here.
A former police officer recalls how one visit to Addiction Recovery Care (ARC) changed his outlook
A police officer from Beattyville, Ky. describes how he left the police force to pursue a career that helps Kentuckians battle addiction. Read more here.
New fatality report highlights Kentucky’s struggle with overdose deaths
Substance misuse is one of Kentucky’s leading health and safety issues. The report, developed by The Kentucky Office of Drug Control Policy, indicates that opioid addiction has increased during the pandemic. Causes are linked to the interruption of routine treatment due to limited access to healthcare services. Read more here.
Advocates and elected officials in Kentucky recognize Overdose Awareness Day
Legislators and health advocates rallied together to honor Overdose Awareness Day to highlight how the Commonwealth is fighting addiction. The addiction crisis in Kentucky has continued to grow during the pandemic with over 2,000 overdose deaths in 2020. Read more here.
ERs fail to properly screen individuals who could be suffering from substance abuse
The increase of deaths caused by overdosing has prompted health care providers to find solutions to improve treatment. Some health care systems now provide Uber vouchers so that patients can have access to transportation to get to important appointments that are key to their recovery. Read more here.
Poetry is helping Kentuckians to heal during their recovery journey
Volunteers of America Shelby Men’s Recovery Center created and hosted a poetry event that is part of their Healing Program. The collection of poems from the program will be featured in a new book titled, “The Junkie Who Loved Horses”. Read more here.
American Rescue Plan can help Kentucky fight the opioid crisis
Support from the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act is on its way to Kentucky. Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell and Attorney General Daniel Cameron would like to utilize the funding Kentucky receives from the package to support addiction recovery efforts. Matt Brown of Addiction Recovery Centers (ARC)[Read More…]