Kentucky News

Louisville families, addiction recovery groups applauding FDA’s approval for over-the-counter Narcan

By Dakota Sherek and Molly Jett LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) — Local families and addiction recovery groups are applauding the decision to allow an overdose-reversing drug to be sold over the counter. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday approved selling the leading version of naloxone without a prescription, setting the overdose-reversing[Read More…]

Fair chance hiring prioritized at the 2023 Kentucky Chamber Recovery in the Workplace Conference

BY: JACQUELINE PITTS The Kentucky business, recovery, and education community gathered to discuss hiring, training, and retaining individuals in recovery from substance use disorder at the Kentucky Chamber’s 5th Annual Recovery in the Workplace Conference on Tuesday. Kicking off the event, Kentucky Chamber Foundation Workforce Center Executive Director LaKisha Miller kicked off[Read More…]

Louisville officials approve funds to hire overdose quick response team members

Kentucky’s opioid settlement will be putting $85,000 toward two new peer support specialists to join the quick response team. More Videos Author: Jim Stratman LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Louisville Metro Health and Wellness officials say that the real life experience that peer support specialists can bring to their outreach programs are invaluable. Community Health[Read More…]