Opinion – United in recovery and reform: A call for change in Kentucky’s approach to addiction
By Britney Allen Jones and John Bowman Special to NKyTribune As two advocates from different corners of Kentucky, we come…
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Gabi Deaton’s Black Balloon Project Art Exhibit at Life Learning Center focused on overdose epidemic
In collaboration with Gabi Deaton, HEALing Communities Study Prevention Specialist, Life Learning Center will host The Black Balloon Project Art…
Teacher Amy Clancy: Wake up, parents. Your children are in danger from social media; time to step up
Social media took the world by storm and as parents, we had to ‘fly the plane’ while it was being…
After 20 years in addiction, son finds recovery thanks to a father’s tough love
Addiction is one of the most difficult things a family can face. It can strain even the closest relationships, like…
Memorial services for William Pfefferman, addiction recovery advocate, former pro-boxer, set this evening
By Steve Oldfield NKyTribune correspondent Memorial Services are set for William Pfefferman, a former pro boxer and respected addiction recovery…
Tim Robinson: For Kyians struggling with substance use, nurses serve a critical and lifesaving role
When it comes to our health, the right care provider can make all the difference. Suppose you’ve ever been in…
ARC liaison Micki Arvin shares addiction story, encourages others to reach out for help in 2022
With another new year on the horizon, Addiction Recovery Care (ARC), a leading provider of addiction treatment and recovery services…
Increase in per diem for state inmates among KACo priorities during upcoming legislative session
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The 2022 legislative priorities of county governments were presented to members of the General Assembly’s…
Family Nurturing Center gets grant to help children impacted by parental addiction get the help they need
Gov. Andy Beshear and Kentucky Justice and Public Safety Cabinet Secretary Kerry Harvey announced $188,784 in grant funding to the…
Commentary: One-time funding must be used effectively to address Kentucky’s addiction crisis
By Tim Robinson, Nancy Hale and Beth Davisson Special to NKyTribune For the past 18 months and counting, Kentucky has…
Gateway student Savannah Buck is using her experience to help others in social work field
Part of a continuing series on the lives of NKY’s college students By Natalie Hamren NKyTribune reporter Gateway Community &…
Commentary: Kentucky’s fight against drug addiction must include help from criminal justice system
By Tim Robinson and Ben Chandler RECON KY At a moment when many people are finding it difficult to see…
Kentucky Chamber launches statewide campaign to change stigma around substance use disorder
In an effort to help Kentuckians struggling with substance use disorder, assist businesses in developing recovery-friendly work environments, and engage…
UK graduate Luke Ramey overcomes substance misuse and loss to become prevention specialist
By Lindsey Piercy University of Kentucky Have you ever pictured a moment so vividly you could feel it — the…
Tim Robinson: Mental health and addiction providers are facing new challenges amid global pandemic
When grave new challenges emerge, it would be nice if existing ones would subside. Sadly, that is just not how…
Addicted and recovered, Matt Peterson writes story of path to and from drugs, says there are ‘successes’
Matt Peterson was hit by a van when he was 11 years old. To manage the pain, he was given…
Rep. Buddy Wheatley pre-files bill to ban vaping flavors addicting teens and middle-schoolers
Saying that Kentucky needs to do more to tackle the steep rise of vaping among teens and pre-teens, state Rep….
Vitale Buford: Addicted to Perfect — a journey out of the grips of Adderall, a story of hope and healing
September is a month of beginnings – it marks the changing of the seasons, and the fall season, and school…
New state ‘Hope and Help’ website continues momentum in combating the opioid epidemic
Gov. Matt Bevin has announced a new statewide public awareness effort to continue the Commonwealth’s historic momentum in combating the…
Addiction recovery is the focus of Heritage House — ‘work therapy’ is approach that makes a difference
By Maridith Yahl NKyTribune reporter Jonathan Price, director of Heritage House, remembers in the spring of 2014 when 18 people…
Melinda Ickes: That may not be regular school supplies in that backpack; talk to your kids about e-cigs
You might be curious to find that many of the products that look like school supplies in a student’s backpack…
Ky. Chamber urges employers to update policies, lobby for reduced penalties during opioid summit
The Kentucky Chamber of Commerce is calling on the state’s business community to update its drug and alcohol policies to bring…
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