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…]
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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…]
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…]
Employers must be prepared to address recovery and substance use disorder
Employment, assistance, wrap-around services and trainings were just some of the topics that leaders from across the state discussed at the Kentucky Chamber’s 3rd Annual Recovery Conference in Lexington. RECON Kentucky also announced the inaugural inductees to the Kentucky Recovery Hall of Fame. U.S. Congressman Hal Rogers and The Healing[Read More…]
U.S. Congressman Hal Rogers and Jay Davidson of The Healing Place Honored as Inaugural Kentucky Recovery Hall of Fame Inductees
Lexington, Ky. (June 29, 2021) – RECON KY, a consortium working to promote long-term recovery in Kentucky, announced today U.S. Congressman Hal Rogers (KY-05) and Jay Davidson, co-founder and executive chairman of The Healing Place, as the inaugural inductees of the Kentucky Recovery Hall of Fame. The Kentucky Recovery of Hall of[Read More…]
Treatment center reacts to ‘staggering’ overdose deaths in Kentucky
Preliminary data from the CDC published last week shows that a record number of people died from drug overdoses last year, marking the most deaths since the CDC started tracking those statistics in 1999. There were upwards of 92,000 overdose deaths in the 12 month period ending in November 2020,[Read More…]