Addiction Recovery Care (ARC) is responding to a potential increase of substance use cases starting at the beginning of the new year. ARC officials warn that peak cases begin between Jan. 3rd and the 21st. Read more here.
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A Kentucky woman is helping save lives by distributing Narcan
One woman has made it her mission to destigmatize how Kentuckians react to overdose related deaths. After losing her daughter to an opioid overdose, Helen Latta now teaches others how to use Narcan. Read more here.
Health care professionals advocate for medical-assisted options to treat substance use
Health care professionals are working to educate the public about the importance to medical assisted treatment (MAT) of substance use. The FDA has indicated that MAT can effective when combined with other counseling and behavioral therapies. Read more here.
U.K. study creates training opportunities and access to free Narcan
The University of Kentucky HEALing Communities Study Initiative, is directing its focus to eight counties across Kentucky to train and educate residents on how to properly administer Narcan. The National Institutes of Health (NIH)made the initiative possible by funding the $87 million grant that will help U.K. reach more communities.[Read More…]
Leaders turn to new ideas to address overdose deaths
With overdose deaths on the rise, legislators are developing new strategies to address the national crisis. During a 12-month period, the CDC recorded around 100,000 overdose deaths throughout the United States. Read more here.
New study relays the efficacy of telehealth services
Researchers from RTI International and the University of California, Los Angeles, found evidence that suggested improved participation from patients who utilized telehealth services for substance use disorder. Read more here.
Rural Health Information Hub develops toolkit to save lives
The new toolkit was created to help rural communities address the need for medication-assisted therapy programs. Read more here.
New trend shows more American adults seeking mental health help
Data from 2020 survey conducted by the National Health Interview Survey indicated that nearly 20% of adults took prescription medication to address mental health, participated in therapy or counseling, or utilized both methods for treatment within a span of 12 months.
Social worker writes letter to Kentucky legislators pleading for fair wages
The letter addresses a few key issues impacting social workers including the current mental health issues Kentucky social workers are witnessing among their caseloads. Another point in the letter highlights the need for wages to increase. Currently, the average wage for a social worker who has a college education is[Read More…]
New medical procedure could prove to be an effective treatment for opioid related addiction
Deep brain stimulation (DBS) could be an effective technique used by physicians to help Americans during their recovery. 10 patients are participating in a study that will measure if the treatment is successful. Read more here.