Attorney General Daniel Cameron announced today that Kentucky will receive $460 million from a settlement with several pharmaceutical companies. Cameron outlined plans to put the funding toward substance-abuse treatment, prevention and other programs related to opioid abuse in order to combat the addiction crisis. “There is hardly a family anywhere[Read More…]
Author: Kentucky Recovery News
After 28-year addiction, a Kentucky woman shares her story of hope
Alyssa McGuffey of Mercer County battled addiction for 28 years. When she finally hit rock bottom and lost custody of her kids, she went into a treatment program through the faith-based non-profit, Isaiah House. “It’s an amazing place,” she said. “It really is … I had a 28-year addiction and[Read More…]
2021- 2022 Michael E. Townsend Leadership Academy Information
The Michael E. Townsend Leadership Academy is an opportunity for those who wish to become leaders throughout Kentucky in the field of substance abuse/recovery and mental health to collaborate and further enhance their skills. Since 2005, participants in the Leadership Academy have been challenged to grow both individually and professionally.[Read More…]
Conference shows changing business approach to addiction, recovery
Central Kentucky recovery and career centers are working together to fill hiring gaps for companies by giving people in recovery a second chance at meaningful employment. Click here to read how one woman was in the throes of addiction for eight years, but now with four years of recovery under[Read More…]
ARC officials say drug overdose deaths have increased since pandemic started, trying to combat the numbers
While the COVID-19 pandemic has slowed down, the impact is still contributing to a significant increase in drug overdose deaths. That’s why Addiction Recovery Care is stepping up to meet this need, and is working to get more Kentuckians into comprehensive treatment and recovery services. “I think the ripple effect[Read More…]
Overdose deaths spiked in Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana during pandemic
Kentucky, Indiana and Ohio saw large increases in overdose deaths during 2020, according to estimates released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Kentucky had the largest percentage increase in overdose deaths, seeing a rise of 53%. These numbers have alarmed treatment advocates, who believe the COVID-19 pandemic played[Read More…]
‘My children love it:’ How a nonprofit is supporting children impacted by addiction
With drug overdoses on the rise during the COVID-19 pandemic, one family launched a new non-profit to support children impacted by addiction. The Savannah Smiles Foundation helps families find counseling and offers free art classes and activities for children in Kentucky and Indiana who have been impacted by a loved[Read More…]
Drug overdose deaths in 2020 hit highest number ever recorded, CDC data shows
Drug overdose deaths rose by almost 30% in the United States in 2020, hitting the highest number ever recorded, says the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. More than 93,000 people died from drug overdoses in 2020, according to provisional data released by the CDC’s National Center for Health[Read More…]
US overdose deaths reach record high 93k during pandemic
It’s no secret that drug overdose deaths were at an all-time high during the COVID-19 pandemic, and new data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention proves it. Over 93,000 people died from reported drug overdoses in 2020 — a dramatic 29 percent increase in overdoses from 2019. Click[Read More…]
Largest clinical trial of depression in Appalachia seeking eligible participants
An Appalachian research study is looking for volunteers to participate in a clinical trial of depression to find if online therapy is an effective treatment option. Adults living in West Virginia or Kentucky who are battling depression and just beginning treatment may be eligible to participate. To read more about[Read More…]