by GIL McCLANAHAN LOUISA, Ky. (WCHS) — To combat a growing number of fake addiction recovery houses in Kentucky, Gov. Andy Beshear recently signed a new law that requires recovery houses to follow quality standards. Supporters said the goal is to make sure those recovering from addiction actually receive the care they[Read More…]
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Fentanyl accounts for a majority of fatal overdoses. But ERs aren’t testing for it.
After her son’s death in 2018, Juli Shamash began advocating for legislation that would require hospitals to test for fentanyl. Tyler’s Law took effect in California this year. By Maura Barrett and Bianca Seward LOS ANGELES — When Tyler Shamash survived a drug overdose at 19, his mother, Juli, asked his doctor several[Read More…]
Lexington-Fayette County Health Department emphasizes Harm Reduction Program
by: Tyler Melito LEXINGTON, Ky. (FOX 56) — Over the last seven years, the Lexington-Fayette County Health Department has been fighting hard against the spread of viruses such as Hepatitis-C and HIV, and one of the ways they have done this is through their Harm Reduction Program. Part of what the[Read More…]
Lexington Addiction Center cuts ribbon on new facility
by: Josh Shortt LEXINGTON, Ky. (FOX 56) — Those looking for a long-term aftercare program for addiction recovery will soon have a new resource in Lexington. Staff from the Lexington Addiction Center were joined by members of the Lexington Chamber of Commerce to cut the ribbon on the new Lexington facility at[Read More…]
Addiction Recovery Care grows presence in Louisville
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — At the end of December 2022, the Jefferson County’s Coroner’s Office had reported 516 overdose deaths that year, with 100 still pending. The good news is that more help is on the way. Addiction Recovery Care (ARC), a national leader in treatment and recovery with headquarters in Eastern Kentucky, announced[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…]
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…]