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FDA approves painkiller 10 times stronger than fentanyl; UK doctor and other advisors objected

November 5, 2018November 4, 20180

Kentucky Health News The Food and Drug Administration approved a powerful new painkiller Friday over the objections of a Kentucky…

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AG Beshear alleges ‘off-label’ marketing of cancer pain drugs contributed to KY’s opioid epidemic, ODs

October 27, 2018October 26, 20180

Attorney General Andy Beshear today filed suit against Pennsylvania-based pharmaceutical manufacturer Teva for allegedly promoting its fentanyl-based cancer drugs for “off-label” use in…

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Congress sends President Trump bipartisian bill to fight the opioid epidemic; he says he will sign it

October 5, 2018October 4, 20180

By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News By a 98-1 vote Wednesday, the Senate passed the final version of a comprehensive…

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Beshear wins fight to keep four opioid lawsuits in Kentucky courts; updates available online

September 21, 2018September 20, 20180

In an effort to halt the drug epidemic in Kentucky, Attorney General Andy Beshear is suing seven opioid manufacturers and…

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State’s Overdose Fatality Report has no good news for NKY; Kenton has most fatalities per capita

July 26, 2018July 25, 20180

Illicit fentanyl, a powerful and unpredictable opioid, has inflicted another harrowing year on the Commonwealth, claiming more lives than ever…

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Brighton Recovery Center for Women marks 10 years of helping women move toward sobriety, productivity

June 12, 2018June 11, 20180

By Vicki Prichard NKyTribune reporter Ten years ago, when the Brighton Recovery Center for Women opened, alcohol, marijuana, and some…

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Beshear fighting temporary injunction request seeking to halt nation’s health care system

June 11, 2018June 11, 20180

Attorney General Andy Beshear is fighting a request for a temporary injunction filed this week by a group of states…

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Melissa Martin: The drug addiction monster attacks in many ways, all are dangerous

April 20, 2018April 19, 20180

There are three types of drug dealers. The ones that sneak around under the darkness of night in alleys and…

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Robert Couch: Expanding access to naloxone will help save lives from drug overdoses

March 11, 2018March 9, 20180

Expanding Access to Naloxone Will Help Save Lives   In 2016, more than 1,400 Kentuckians died from drug overdoses. Sadly,…

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Melisa Martin: ‘Pillbillies’– another stereotypical word about Appalachia that we can choose not to use

January 30, 2018January 29, 20180

“A stereotype is a generalized statement or belief applied to everyone in a group, as though the entire group is…

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Covington PD’s nine-month investigation results in drug charges for more than 50;14 already in custody

October 6, 2017October 6, 20170

NKyTribune staff Covington Police Thursday released the results of a joint operation that resulted in charges against more than 50…

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Bellevue PD’s Turner named KACP Chief of the Year; recognized for working with legislators

August 19, 2017August 18, 20170

Bellevue Police Chief Wayne Turner, a Northern Kentucky native who has built an exemplary 32-year career in law enforcement, has…

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Kentucky Justice Secretary Tilley testifies to U.S. Congressional subcommittee on the opioid crisis

July 13, 2017July 12, 20170

Kentucky Justice Secretary John Tilley testified to a U.S. Congressional committee on Wednesday about state efforts to combat the deadly…

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Gov. Bevin launches public awareness campaign to help combat opioids, highlights resources, treatment

July 7, 20170

Gov. Matt Bevin is urging all Kentuckians to help beat back the opioid epidemic with a new public awareness campaign…

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Kentucky DPH 52 Weeks of Public Health campaign focuses on opioid abuse, overdoses, Narcan

April 13, 20170

As part of the 52 Weeks of Public Health campaign, the Kentucky Department for Public Health (DPH), within the Cabinet…

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Heroin is here: Federal prosecutor and DEA Special Agent explore the history, state of opioid epidemic

October 28, 2016December 4, 20160
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New Health Department online tool uses data story map to show impact of opioids in Northern Kentucky

October 13, 20160

To better help the community understand the scope and impact of the heroin epidemic, the Northern Kentucky Health Department has…

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KY Dept for Public Health issues warning about new supply of fentanyl-laced heroin entering the state

September 2, 20160

Kentucky’s top health officials are warning state medical providers and community leaders of a pending public health crisis involving dangerous…

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Northern Kentucky also saw huge spike in heroin ODs last week by users “playing Russian roulette”

August 30, 2016August 30, 20160

By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor The heroin overdose wave that pushed first responders to the limit in Cincinnati last…

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Mike Denham: Fentanyl the latest battlefield added to Kentucky’s ongoing war on drugs

June 21, 2016June 20, 20160

FRANKFORT – It has often been said that the war against illegal drugs is an ever-changing battlefield. When we seem…

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NKY counties in top five for fentanyl-related deaths; study shows users unaware of presence

June 14, 2016June 15, 20163

A report today from the Kentucky Office of Drug Control Policy underscores the dangers of fentanyl, an extremely potent opioid…

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