SPRINGFIELD, Ky. – Addiction Recovery Care (ARC), a leading provider of treatment and recovery services across the Commonwealth, hosted a ribbon cutting today for its newest residential treatment center, Crown Recovery Center, in Springfield. Located on the former St. Catharine College campus in Washington County, Crown Recovery Center is the[Read More…]
Author: Kentucky Recovery News
America Has a Drinking Problem
While alcohol has a prominent place in America’s history, the tradition of alcohol has swung between both extremes of binge drinking and abstinence. Today, with the stress and uncertainty of the COVID-19 pandemic, the frequency of drinking is quickly increasing. The Atlantic explores what drives Americans to drink and takes[Read More…]
Through COVID-19 hardships, addiction recovery group meets again
The Louisville chapter of Young People in Recovery (YPR) recently met in-person for the first time since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. YPR is a national nonprofit with eight chapters in Kentucky. Read the full story here.
Research Finds Decline in Drug Overdose Mortality Rates in Eastern Kentucky Counties
Researchers at the University of Kentucky Center of Excellence in Rural Health (UK CERH) and the Walsh Center for Rural Health Analysis at the National Opinion Research Center (NORC) at the University of Chicago have released a report detailing the findings of a study conducted to understand possible factors that contribute to Eastern Kentucky[Read More…]
‘Off The Charts’ Rise In Alcoholic Liver Disease Among Young Women
Historically, liver disease primarily impacted older men. But over the last several years, doctors say they’ve seen a sharp increase in liver disease, caused by excessive drinking, among younger women under the age of 40. And with alcohol use on the rise amid the COVID-19 pandemic, this shift is becoming[Read More…]
New Vista to dedicate new downtown mural “A New Day Dawning” Tuesday
In partnership with LexArts, New Vista will dedicate a new mural titled “A New Day Dawning,” painted on their 201 Mechanic Street location in downtown Lexington. The mural, created by Kentucky artist Casey McKinney, shines a positive light on recovery from mental health and substance use for the entire Lexington[Read More…]
‘Opioid treatment deserts’ abound, study finds
For individuals living in areas without opioid treatment centers, accessing the care they need for long-term recovery can be virtually impossible, according to a new study led by Ohio State University researchers. The study used 2013-2017 data from emergency management services agencies throughout Franklin County. “The study identified clear opioid[Read More…]
“Trauma was my gateway drug”: Theresa Lafeve Shares Her Story of Recovery, Hope & Reunion
“Trauma was my gateway drug,” says Theresa Lafeve, reflecting on her difficult, but inspiring,journey to recovery. At a young age, Theresa found herself turning to recreational substance use to cope withchildhood trauma — a decision that would lead her to an almost eight-year battle with asubstance use disorder. But today,[Read More…]
Grieving An Overdose: ‘There’s Been Nothing as Devastating as Losing a Son’
Parents of Addicted Love Ones (PAL) is providing Kentucky parents with much needed support, healing and camaraderie. Karen Butcher, who founded the first Parents of Addicted Love Ones group in the state, recently sat down with Kayla Moody of Spectrum News to share her family’s story. As Karen tried to[Read More…]
‘A saved life saved a life’: Men in recovery save man overdosing in Lawrence County
Two men in recovery at Addiction Recovery Care are using their experiences to help others find long-term recovery from substance use disorder. And those experiences also led them to be on the helping side of an overdose. Click here to read how the two men saved a life by knowing[Read More…]