Kentucky saw a 49 percent increase in drug overdose deaths in 2020, with a total of 1,964. There were 498 more deaths last year than in 2017 when Kentucky hit a record high. “In addition to the stress caused by the pandemic, we believe the increase in overdose deaths for[Read More…]
Author: Kentucky Recovery News
Kentucky sees spike in overdose deaths throughout 2020
Kentucky health officials are reporting overdose deaths at alarming rates. During 2020, nearly 2,000 Kentuckians died from drug overdoses. Advocates are working to reverse many negative factors that have contributed to the deaths including creating opportunities for employment, recovery, and access to education. Read more here.
Isolation during the pandemic has contributed to more overdose deaths
Throughout the pandemic, mandatory lockdowns contributed to growing isolation among those in the addiction and recovery space. Many Kentuckians found themselves relapsing in their treatment due to limited access of support groups and availability of treatment. Read more here.
$50,000 donation to help pregnant women with substance abuse
Freedom House, a program in Clay County which provides treatment and support for pregnant women battling substance use disorders, received a $50,000 donation from Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kentucky. The funding will be used support the Freedom House’s mission of helping more women and their babies live healthier,[Read More…]
New addiction recovery center for women in Northern Kentucky
Addiction Recovery Care (ARC), a leading provider of treatment and recovery services in Kentucky, is continuing its mission to restore lives while revitalizing local communities with the opening of its newest residential drug and alcohol treatment center for women in Owenton, Ky. Eagle Creek Recovery Center will open August 9, 2021,[Read More…]
Opioid use across America
Nearly a quarter of U.S. adults with chronic pain had used a prescription opioid in the past three months when surveyed in 2019, according to data published Thursday by the National Center for Health Statistics. Read more on Axios.
Experts warn of ‘scary’ trend of opioid overdoses through pandemic
Data from Kentucky’s 2020 Overdose Fatality Report shows 1,964 Kentuckians died from a drug overdose in 2020, almost 50% more than previous years. Pat Fogarty, vice president of operations at Addiction Recovery Care (ARC), calls the report “eye-opening.” “Just to see more and more chaos and calamity makes us realize[Read More…]
Opioid lawsuits are granting states with opportunities to choose where funding goes.
Funds from the recent opioid lawsuits could create new chances for those impacted. Each state involved in the lawsuits will have the task of deciding where the money goes. Currently, state officials are negotiating the terms of the lawsuits and how to allocate funds. Read more here.
The pandemic is creating a rise in emergency visits to the hospital caused by overdoses
Hospitals are seeing an increase in emergency visits relating to opioid overdoses. While hospital visits to the emergency room decreased in 2020 for other health related issues, overdose cases continue climb. Health care providers are concerned that more patients are not seeking help during this time if they are experiencing[Read More…]
ARC releases statement following Attorney General Daniel Cameron’s opioid settlement announcement
Addiction Recovery Care (ARC), a leading provider of treatment and recovery services in the Commonwealth, released the following statements today regarding Attorney General Daniel Cameron’s opioid settlement announcement: “Over the years, Kentucky’s legislators, public officials, business community and recovery leaders have worked together to make great progress in addressing the addiction[Read More…]