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Kentucky News
New ARC liaison using his struggle with addiction to connect with clients
Addiction Recovery Care (ARC) is expanding its footprint in Northern Kentucky, and its new community liaison is bringing a unique perspective to helping clients seek care. Before joining ARC and after several stints in jail and detox centers, Gerald Long sought treatment at ARC and is now in long-term recovery.[Read More…]
Over 1 million Americans are seeking treatment for substance use disorder – here’s how it breaks down in Kentucky
In 2020, more than 41 million Americans needed treatment for substance use; however, only three percent sought help. The Georgetown News-Graphic breaks down the numbers in Kentucky and reports how many Kentuckians are in/seeking treatment for substance use disorders.
Eastern Ky. recovery center keeps mothers with their kids during addiction treatment
In March 2020, Volunteers of America (VOA) opened its Recovery Freedom House in Manchester, Kenucky. Since then, they have served 170 women and delivered 10 healthy babies. By supporting mothers, “we get to really disrupt an entire generation of disease in a way that sets this future generation up for[Read More…]
State leaders making efforts to help Kentucky fight opioid crisis
A bipartisan group of state leaders is working to incorporate Pew Research Center’s recommendations on how best to address the opioid crisis. Through these efforts, lawmakers are expanding access to addiction treatment and helping more Kentuckians live healthy and meaningful lives. Read more here.
Press Release: Greenup County One Step Closer to Treatment Center As Addiction Recovery Care Finalizes Purchase Agreement for Portion of Former Our Lady of Bellefonte Hospital
Greenup County One Step Closer to Treatment Center As Addiction Recovery Care Finalizes Purchase Agreement for Portion of Former Our Lady of Bellefonte Hospital ASHLAND, Ky. – In Eastern Kentucky, community members have been hit disproportionately hard by the addiction crisis – something that has only worsened amid the pandemic[Read More…]
Users doubling up on fentanyl, methamphetamine despite Ky. treatment options, free Narcan
Gov. Beshear recently announced that a federal grant is providing free Narcan to reduce opioid overdose deaths in eight counties. Even with the increase in availability of Narcan, those struggling with substance use are finding and using fentanyl and methamphetamine on the same day. Read more here.
Today’s Fentanyl-Driven Addiction Crisis Requires All-Hands-On-Deck Approach
By Tim Robinson Tim Robinson is president and CEO of Addiction Recovery Care (ARC), which offers treatment and recovery services throughout Kentucky. Every day in the United States, more than 270 people die from drug overdoses. That’s one person roughly every five minutes. Behind these staggering statistics are real people—mothers,[Read More…]
Veteran’s Club offers a helping hand for fellow vet
Veterans struggling with substance use and PTSD after coming home from a tour can find hope and healing with the Veteran’s Club. A Kentucky veteran who served with the United States Marine Corps for eight years struggled with drug and alcohol abuse due to PTSD but found strength and stability[Read More…]
Eastern Kentucky impacted by increase in drug overdoses
Health officials continue to be concerned by increases in illegal substances laced with fentanyl, including a new drug that’s already led to multiple overdoses in Eastern Kentucky. Officials are advising people to take advantage of widespread access to Narcan in the event of an overdose. Read more here.