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.
Recovery
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.
ERs fail to properly screen individuals who could be suffering from substance abuse
The increase of deaths caused by overdosing has prompted health care providers to find solutions to improve treatment. Some health care systems now provide Uber vouchers so that patients can have access to transportation to get to important appointments that are key to their recovery. Read more here.
Poetry is helping Kentuckians to heal during their recovery journey
Volunteers of America Shelby Men’s Recovery Center created and hosted a poetry event that is part of their Healing Program. The collection of poems from the program will be featured in a new book titled, “The Junkie Who Loved Horses”. Read more here.
American Rescue Plan can help Kentucky fight the opioid crisis
Support from the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act is on its way to Kentucky. Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell and Attorney General Daniel Cameron would like to utilize the funding Kentucky receives from the package to support addiction recovery efforts. Matt Brown of Addiction Recovery Centers (ARC)[Read More…]
ARC is providing care to women in rural parts of Kentucky
ARC has opened a new care facility in Owenton, Kentucky that will treat women navigating addiction and recovery. The new space is the only facility within 30 miles that has a specialty for treating women. The facility will have the capacity to help women in recovery find jobs in careers[Read More…]
Northern Kentucky University receives $1 million dollar grant to address opioid disasters hitting rural areas
Overdoses have increased by 53% across the Commonwealth making Kentucky the second state in the nation with the highest increases. The grant will help NKU work with rural communities to develop relationships and provide resources with people living in areas struggling with substance use. Read more here.