Fletcher Group, a nonprofit created by former Gov. Ernie Fletcher, is receiving a grant that will support Kentuckians battling substance-use disorder. The funding, worth $3,333,333 will go towards resources for residential housing for those in recovery. Read more here.
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NKU Awarded $1 Million for Opioid Work in Rural Communities
Northern Kentucky University received $1 million in federal funding to support its Rural Communities Opioid Response implementation. The program was created last year to reduce opioid overdose deaths for those who come in contact with law enforcement or are involved in the criminal justice system. Kentucky saw a spike in[Read More…]
Drug overdose deaths in Kentucky rose 49% in 2020; fentanyl and methamphetamine remained the biggest drivers of death
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…]
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…]
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…]
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…]
Cameron outlines opioid settlement’s impact on Kentucky
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…]