Northern Kentucky University received $1 million in federal funding to support its Rural Communities Opioid Response implementation. The program was created last year to reduce opioid overdose deaths for those who come in contact with law enforcement or are involved in the criminal justice system. Kentucky saw a spike in[Read More…]
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$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…]
ARC releases statement following Attorney General Daniel Cameron’s opioid settlement announcement
Addiction Recovery Care (ARC), a leading provider of treatment and recovery services in the Commonwealth, released the following statements today regarding Attorney General Daniel Cameron’s opioid settlement announcement: “Over the years, Kentucky’s legislators, public officials, business community and recovery leaders have worked together to make great progress in addressing the addiction[Read More…]
Cameron outlines opioid settlement’s impact on Kentucky
Attorney General Daniel Cameron announced today that Kentucky will receive $460 million from a settlement with several pharmaceutical companies. Cameron outlined plans to put the funding toward substance-abuse treatment, prevention and other programs related to opioid abuse in order to combat the addiction crisis. “There is hardly a family anywhere[Read More…]
After 28-year addiction, a Kentucky woman shares her story of hope
Alyssa McGuffey of Mercer County battled addiction for 28 years. When she finally hit rock bottom and lost custody of her kids, she went into a treatment program through the faith-based non-profit, Isaiah House. “It’s an amazing place,” she said. “It really is … I had a 28-year addiction and[Read More…]
Conference shows changing business approach to addiction, recovery
Central Kentucky recovery and career centers are working together to fill hiring gaps for companies by giving people in recovery a second chance at meaningful employment. Click here to read how one woman was in the throes of addiction for eight years, but now with four years of recovery under[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…]
Largest clinical trial of depression in Appalachia seeking eligible participants
An Appalachian research study is looking for volunteers to participate in a clinical trial of depression to find if online therapy is an effective treatment option. Adults living in West Virginia or Kentucky who are battling depression and just beginning treatment may be eligible to participate. To read more about[Read More…]
Once sidelined by addiction this treatment program helps men earn their GED
Months into addiction recovery, one man opens up about his opportunity to pursue an education while in treatment and how he’s empowering others to do the same. “When I started here there was 10 people enrolled in and now there is 35 and I help the guys get to class[Read More…]