The DEA is seizing large quantities of counterfeit pills many of which contain fentanyl or methamphetamines. To combat distribution of counterfeit pills, the DEA launched “One Pill Can Kill,” a campaign that educates the public about laced fake pills. Read more here.
Prevention
High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area program set to receive more support via federal funding
Congressman Guthrie shared that HDTA in Davies County will receive federal funding of $19,000 to support officers working overtime for drug trafficking cases. Read more here.
University receives grant money to combat opioid addiction
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) granted Northern Kentucky University $1 million to provide resources to rural communities with goals to reduce opioid overdoses and addictions. Read more here.
UK Alumna wants to utilize technology to support Kentuckians navigating recovery
Raenae Moore is using a technology system that helps those recovering from addiction manage their sobriety. Read more here.
Money is arriving to Kentucky to help fight the opioid crisis
Kentucky’s Attorney General Daniel Cameron explained that money received from a settlement against pharmaceutical distributors will help lay the foundation to fix issues stemming from the opioid epidemic. Read more here.
A massive settlement with makers and sellers of prescription painkillers will bring billions of dollars to combat addiction
Recently, a settlement will hold companies accountable for their role in making and distributing opioids throughout America. Many health advocates are hoping that funds received from the settlements will support efforts to fight the addiction crisis. Read more here.
Owenton Kentucky welcomes new Addiction Recovery Center (ARC) for women
The new facility managed by ARC will focus on women and their road to recovery. The residential program will have the capacity to support 100 women. Read more here.
A former police officer recalls how one visit to Addiction Recovery Care (ARC) changed his outlook
A police officer from Beattyville, Ky. describes how he left the police force to pursue a career that helps Kentuckians battle addiction. Read more here.
New fatality report highlights Kentucky’s struggle with overdose deaths
Substance misuse is one of Kentucky’s leading health and safety issues. The report, developed by The Kentucky Office of Drug Control Policy, indicates that opioid addiction has increased during the pandemic. Causes are linked to the interruption of routine treatment due to limited access to healthcare services. Read more here.
Advocates and elected officials in Kentucky recognize Overdose Awareness Day
Legislators and health advocates rallied together to honor Overdose Awareness Day to highlight how the Commonwealth is fighting addiction. The addiction crisis in Kentucky has continued to grow during the pandemic with over 2,000 overdose deaths in 2020. Read more here.