The opioid epidemic triggered a need for the public to see beyond stereotypes surrounding substance use disorder. Read more here.
Op-eds & Guest Essays
Employers have opportunities to support Kentuckians and their recovery journey
In this op-ed piece, Fair chance employment is noted as a solution to solving shortages in the workforce. Read more here.
Why American Rescue Plan must be used effectively to address Kentucky’s addiction crisis
By: Tim Robinson, Nancy Hale and Beth Davisson For the past 18 months and counting, Kentucky has battled the COVID-19 pandemic while continuing its decades-long fight against addiction. This has truly been an epidemic within a pandemic. But our state has a unique opportunity on the horizon that may forever[Read More…]
Ray Daniels: New legislation will help clean up Kentucky’s outdated criminal justice laws
For many years, criminal justice advocates have been pleading with the General Assembly to take stock of outdated laws and make sure they meet the needs of Kentuckians today. Many of these conversations have rightfully focused on how the criminal justice system approaches individuals in the strongholds of addiction. From[Read More…]
Legislation to Help More Kentuckians Reach Long-term Recovery Should Be Signed Into Law
By Amanda Newton If there’s one thing I’ve learned from the last 12 months, it’s that good things can happen when people work together. The COVID-19 era has brought many challenges, but from the earliest days of the pandemic, we’ve seen shining examples of individuals and communities setting aside their[Read More…]
Time for Kentucky to Create “Recovery Ready” Communities
FRANKFORT, Ky. – December 14, 2020 – Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, substance use in Kentucky has been on the rise, exacerbating an already serious addiction crisis that has taken thousands of lives and impacted many more. In response, Rep. Adam Bowling has pre-filed legislation to encourage a more comprehensive approach to[Read More…]