Kentuckians living with addiction can call Kentucky’s help line at 833-859-4357. Narcan, which can help reverse overdoses, is available at pharmacies for sale and through some health departments and outreach programs for free. Local governments in receipt of opioid settlement dollars are sitting on most of the money, according to a Tuesday analysis from The Kentucky Center for Economic Policy. The […]
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KY recovery providers unite to make treatment more effective, advocate for Medicaid reform
Citing the need for more collaboration in the treatment of substance use disorder, 10 nonprofit organizations from around Kentucky have banded together to form the Kentucky Nonprofit Recovery Alliance. Launched publicly on Oct. 2, the founding members — which span from West Kentucky to Ashland — will advocate for Medicaid reforms that prioritize patient outcomes […]
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Highland Heights residents express concern over new recovery home
Community members gathered in a packed house at the Highland Heights City Council meeting Tuesday night, where they brought concerns about a new recovery home. The newly leased residential home by Oxford House is “a democratically run, self-supporting and drug-free home,” according to their official website. The house assists those struggling with drug and alcohol […]
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Summer celebrations can be hard for those in recovery; here are some tips
Summertime is a season for warm weather, maybe a family vacation, and definitely summer barbeques and celebrations. The get togethers and celebrations often include food — and alcohol. Which is why it can also be a particularly challenging time for people struggling with addiction, said Rhonda Roper, vice president of clinical services at Brightview, an […]
