A new study shows that fewer than a third of patients who were given drugs in emergency departments to treat an opioid addiction follow up and continue their treatments. The staggering statistics reveal the importance of addressing the social determinants of addiction and ensuring patients can access clinics and community[Read More…]
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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…]
ARC officials say drug overdose deaths have increased since pandemic started, trying to combat the numbers
While the COVID-19 pandemic has slowed down, the impact is still contributing to a significant increase in drug overdose deaths. That’s why Addiction Recovery Care is stepping up to meet this need, and is working to get more Kentuckians into comprehensive treatment and recovery services. “I think the ripple effect[Read More…]
Overdose deaths spiked in Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana during pandemic
Kentucky, Indiana and Ohio saw large increases in overdose deaths during 2020, according to estimates released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Kentucky had the largest percentage increase in overdose deaths, seeing a rise of 53%. These numbers have alarmed treatment advocates, who believe the COVID-19 pandemic played[Read More…]
‘My children love it:’ How a nonprofit is supporting children impacted by addiction
With drug overdoses on the rise during the COVID-19 pandemic, one family launched a new non-profit to support children impacted by addiction. The Savannah Smiles Foundation helps families find counseling and offers free art classes and activities for children in Kentucky and Indiana who have been impacted by a loved[Read More…]
Drug overdose deaths in 2020 hit highest number ever recorded, CDC data shows
Drug overdose deaths rose by almost 30% in the United States in 2020, hitting the highest number ever recorded, says the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. More than 93,000 people died from drug overdoses in 2020, according to provisional data released by the CDC’s National Center for Health[Read More…]
US overdose deaths reach record high 93k during pandemic
It’s no secret that drug overdose deaths were at an all-time high during the COVID-19 pandemic, and new data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention proves it. Over 93,000 people died from reported drug overdoses in 2020 — a dramatic 29 percent increase in overdoses from 2019. Click[Read More…]