By Kelsey Souto LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) – A recent spike in overdoses around central Kentucky has harm reduction experts trying to spread awareness and resources to those in need. “We had a run, I guess it was last week, where we had every day finding someone deceased,” said Madison County Coroner[Read More…]
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Addiction drug prices vary widely
By Sabrina Moreno Medication used to treat opioid use disorder has become cheaper over the last several years, but affordability can still be a problem, depending on a patient’s insurance, according to a study published in JAMA Network Open. Why it matters: Experts have called for improved access to medication-assisted treatment like buprenorphine to[Read More…]
CNN documentary with Louisville ties sheds light on a missing piece of opioid crisis
By Kirby Adams | Louisville Courier Journal An in-depth documentary that sheds new light on how the opioid crisis has impacted America — including in Louisville — will soon make its television debut. On Sunday, investigative journalist Darren Foster’s acclaimed documentary, “American Pain,” airs at 9 p.m. on CNN. The film[Read More…]
Kentucky couple brings back support group for parents with loved ones battling addiction
BY KHYATI PATEL | KENTUCKY LOUISVILLE, Ky. — When addiction strikes, it often impacts whole families, including the person dealing with the substance abuse. In May 2021, we introduced a Scott County family who lost their son to an opioid overdose. What You Need To Know A Kentucky couple is restarting support groups called[Read More…]
AG Daniel Cameron launches Operation Fight Fentanyl to combat opioid epidemic
BY KATIE FORCADE | KENTUCKY COVINGTON, Ky. — Attorney General Daniel Cameron was joined by other experts and advocates on Wednesday to launch Operation Fight Fentanyl with a roundtable discussion on tackling the drug crisis and a chance to hear from Kentuckians themselves impacted. What You Need To Know Fentanyl overdoses are[Read More…]
ARC closes on Bellefonte Hospital
By Henry Culvyhouse | The Daily Independent RUSSELL Addiction Recovery Care announced Wednesday that it has closed on the purchase of a portion of Our Lady of Bellefonte Hospital, less than a week after the Greenup County Joint Planning Commission gave the nod on a subdivision proposal. ARC, which proposed plans[Read More…]
Danville-based health care tech company launching virtual program to treat addiction
BY GERALDINE TORRELLAS | KENTUCKY DANVILLE, Ky. — The Wellness Community is a health care technology company that recently opened in Danville, and it’s launching the Primary Addiction Treatment at Home (PATH) Program to help those struggling with substance use. What You Need To Know A health care tech company is launching an at-home[Read More…]
Deputies helping connect people to addiction recovery resources through Badges of Hope program
By Blaine McDonald, Mason Watkins PADUCAH — Badges of Hope is a program of the McCracken County Sheriff’s Department offering people who struggle with substance abuse a ride to recovery. Twenty-five days into 2023, three people have already received help through Badges of Hope. The sheriff’s department offers the program in partnership[Read More…]
Addiction Recovery Care to open treatment center in SWVA
By Brandon Robinson DICKENSON COUNTY, Va. (WYMT) – The drug addiction crisis doesn’t recognize state lines and one Kentucky-based recovery organization is planning an expansion into a neighboring state. On Wednesday, officials with Addiction Recovery Care announced they are partnering with the Dickenson County Industrial Development Authority to build a new[Read More…]
1 big thing: How opioid misuse is costing health systems
Share of emergency department inpatients treated for opioid use disorder, by state By Tina Reed The addiction crisis is increasingly eroding health systems’ finances, with the treatment of opioid use disorder (OUD) costing hospitals more than $95 billion a year, new data provided first to Axios’ Maya Goldman from Premier Inc. AI Applied[Read More…]