by GIL MCCLANAHAN LOUISA, KY (WCHS) — Kentucky’s Overdose Fatality Report has been released, and it contains both good and bad news regarding the state’s efforts in fighting the national drug epidemic. The commonwealth is seeing its first decline in overdose deaths since 2018, but some say more work needs to be[Read More…]
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Kentucky sees decline in overdose deaths in 2022; some areas still seeing issues
By Julia Sandor MADISON COUNTY, Ky. (WKYT) – the 2022 overdose fatality report shows some improvements being made in Kentucky. Overdoses declined more than 5% last year compared to 2021. However, some haven’t felt much of that change. According to the 2022 overdose fatality report, more than 2,000 Kentuckians lost their[Read More…]
ARC working to de-stigmatize addiction treatment
By Derek Parham BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WBKO) – For the first time since 2018, overdose fatalities in Kentucky are trending downward, despite the national average continuing on an upward trend. Kentucky and eight other states nationwide have experienced a decrease in overdose deaths. For the Commonwealth, we’ve observed a five percent[Read More…]
Overdose deaths fell in Kentucky last year. What to know about the numbers
By BRYCE SHREVE AND ERIN KELLY | KENTUCKY KENTUCKY — The number of Kentuckians lost to drug overdose in 2022 declined by more than 5% compared to the previous year, according to a report from the Office of Drug Control Policy. What You Need To Know The number of Kentuckians lost to drug[Read More…]
2022 Overdose Fatality Report released, Kentucky sees first decline in four years
FRANKFORT, KY (LEX 18) — Gov. Andy Beshear has released the 2022 Overdose Fatality Report. The report states 2,135 Kentuckians lost their lives to a drug overdose in 2022, which is a decline of more than 5% compared with the previous year. It is the first decline since 2018. The report[Read More…]
Kentucky overdose deaths decrease across state, but not locally
By Seth Austin KENTUCKY (WEHT) – Governor Andy Beshear released the 2022 Overdose Fatality Report on Thursday. The report says 2,135 Kentuckians lost their lives to a drug overdose last year, a decline of more than 5% compared to the previous year, and the first decline since 2018. The report[Read More…]
What to know about Kentucky’s drop in drug overdose deaths, the first in years
By Joe Sonka | Louisville Courier Journal The number of Kentuckians killed by a fatal drug overdose decreased slightly last year for the first time since 2018, according to a new annual report from the Kentucky Office of Drug Control Policy. According to the agency’s 2022 report, 2,135 Kentucky residents died from[Read More…]
What to know about Kentucky’s drop in drug overdose deaths, the first in years
The number of Kentuckians killed by a fatal drug overdose decreased slightly last year for the first time since 2018, according to a new annual report from the Kentucky Office of Drug Control Policy. According to the agency’s 2022 report, 2,135 Kentucky residents died from a drug overdose last year, a 5%[Read More…]
Hatfield joins Addiction Recovery Care
BELLEFONTE Addiction Recovery Care (ARC) announced Wednesday that Timothy Hatfield has joined the company’s leadership team, according to a news release. Hatfield will serve as president of ARC’s newly formed hospital division, which will carry out the organization’s efforts to offer more comprehensive behavioral health and mental health services. In this[Read More…]
Kentucky’s opioid epidemic fight: Teva, Allergan, CVS, Walgreens settle for $17.3B
By Madylin Goins LEXINGTON, Ky. (FOX 56) — Kentucky has reached its next victory in its fight against the opioid epidemic. Attorney General Daniel Cameron announced the drug companies that helped fuel the epidemic will pay $17.3 billion, which is expected to reach state and local governments by the end of 2023. “I[Read More…]