Boyle County is taking a new approach to support families in the fight against opioid addiction. The community has hired an Outreach Prevention Coordinator that will be a part of EMS (Emergency Medical Services). Breaking down barriers to care is the goal of creating this new role so that more[Read More…]
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Clay County receives donation to help pregnant women with substance abuse
$50,000 has been granted to Clay County’s Freedom House to support women through their journey of motherhood. With services available before and after birth, the donation aims to improve health outcomes for women experiencing substance abuse. Read more here.
ERs add advocates to improve treatment for individuals suffering from substance abuse
Healthcare providers want to improve survival outcomes for patients who experience medical emergencies caused by substance abuse. New approaches include providing patients with advocates to support them throughout the recovery space after they are discharged from the ER. Read more here.
Louisville Recovery Community Connection releases statement regarding NaloBox distribution
Louisville Recovery Community Connection (LRCC) Sponsors NaloxBox Distribution Across Central Kentucky Contact: Mike Barry [email protected] 502-552-8573 Louisville Recovery Community Connection is a non-profit recovery community organization that helps people initiate and/or sustain recovery. We are partnering with Voices of Hope (Lexington) to sponsor a campaign to distribute NaloxBoxes to businesses[Read More…]
Kentucky sees spike in overdose deaths throughout 2020
Kentucky health officials are reporting overdose deaths at alarming rates. During 2020, nearly 2,000 Kentuckians died from drug overdoses. Advocates are working to reverse many negative factors that have contributed to the deaths including creating opportunities for employment, recovery, and access to education. Read more here.
Isolation during the pandemic has contributed to more overdose deaths
Throughout the pandemic, mandatory lockdowns contributed to growing isolation among those in the addiction and recovery space. Many Kentuckians found themselves relapsing in their treatment due to limited access of support groups and availability of treatment. Read more here.
$50,000 donation to help pregnant women with substance abuse
Freedom House, a program in Clay County which provides treatment and support for pregnant women battling substance use disorders, received a $50,000 donation from Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kentucky. The funding will be used support the Freedom House’s mission of helping more women and their babies live healthier,[Read More…]
New addiction recovery center for women in Northern Kentucky
Addiction Recovery Care (ARC), a leading provider of treatment and recovery services in Kentucky, is continuing its mission to restore lives while revitalizing local communities with the opening of its newest residential drug and alcohol treatment center for women in Owenton, Ky. Eagle Creek Recovery Center will open August 9, 2021,[Read More…]
Experts warn of ‘scary’ trend of opioid overdoses through pandemic
Data from Kentucky’s 2020 Overdose Fatality Report shows 1,964 Kentuckians died from a drug overdose in 2020, almost 50% more than previous years. Pat Fogarty, vice president of operations at Addiction Recovery Care (ARC), calls the report “eye-opening.” “Just to see more and more chaos and calamity makes us realize[Read More…]
Opioid lawsuits are granting states with opportunities to choose where funding goes.
Funds from the recent opioid lawsuits could create new chances for those impacted. Each state involved in the lawsuits will have the task of deciding where the money goes. Currently, state officials are negotiating the terms of the lawsuits and how to allocate funds. Read more here.