‘FindHelpNowKY’ website helps Kyians find life-saving drug used to reverse opioid overdose
Gov. Andy Beshear announced the state’s FindHelpNowKy.org website also helps Kentuckians find places to obtain the life-saving drug naloxone, which…
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DEA says fentanyl, an addictive synthetic opioid, causes unprecedented overdose deaths; teens at risk
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News In response to increase in overdose deaths caused by fentanyl, a highly addictive synthetic…
Kentucky ranks fourth among 38 states studied in per-resident costs of opioid-use disorder, deaths
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News Kentucky ranked fourth in cost of opioid-use disorder and deaths from it, adjusted for…
After years of steady increases, Kentucky’s overdose deaths declined in 2018; first time since 2013
Kentucky’s targeted approach to protecting its citizens from drug overdose deaths has resulted in the first decline since 2013. There…
Feeling depressed? Need help with substance abuse? Holidays can be trigger; FindHelpNowKy
Many people can experience feelings of anxiety or depression during the holiday season. Extra stress, unrealistic expectations or even sentimental…
‘FindHelpNowKY’ is new tool in fight against addiction; get real-time treatment options info
Since its launch in early 2018, Kentucky’s innovative new tool in the fight against addiction, FindHelpNowKY.org, has served critical, real-time information…