BY: JACQUELINE PITTS The Kentucky business, recovery, and education community gathered to discuss hiring, training, and retaining individuals in recovery from substance use disorder at the Kentucky Chamber’s 5th Annual Recovery in the Workplace Conference on Tuesday. Kicking off the event, Kentucky Chamber Foundation Workforce Center Executive Director LaKisha Miller kicked off[Read More…]
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New law will establish standards for addiction recovery facilities in Kentucky
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…]
Louisville group hosts Narcan training session in effort to slow overdose deaths
By Molly Jett LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) — A training seminar was held to teach people how to administer Naloxone, also known as Narcan, in Louisville on Tuesday night. The group 502 Revolution held a training session with Kentucky Harm Reduction Coalition on how to administer Narcan on Baxter Avenue. Nearly 2,000 Kentuckians[Read More…]
As opioids overdose deaths keep rising, report urges lawmakers to develop new approaches
BY: ASHLEY MURRAY WASHINGTON — Lawmakers should view America’s staggering opioid crisis, including the rise of illicit fentanyl, through an “ecosystems” approach, argues a massive RAND Corporation report published last week. That means they should examine the gaps and interconnections among emergency response, data collection, education, treatment, housing and law enforcement, the report[Read More…]
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…]
Officials see spike in overdose deaths in central Ky.
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…]
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…]