Andy Beshear: From coffee grounds to opioid disposal pouches, Kyians join fight against addiction
Over the years, you have heard me say that in order to tackle our state’s opioid epidemic, it’s going to…
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Boone County needs volunteers to distribute door hangers Sat, raise awareness for Heroin Help Line
The Boone County Sheriff’s Office and the Judge/Executive’s Office are working to sign up volunteers to distribute literature in the…
Rep. Keene co-sponsoring bill to strengthen state drug laws; Beshear announces stepped-up effort
Attorney General Andy Beshear, House lawmakers and local law enforcement officials announced plans Friday to strengthen Kentucky’s laws to fight…
Northern Kentucky elected officials owe it to constituents to make a decision on needle exchange
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor It is time for Northern Kentucky to make a decision on a regional needle…
UK College of Pharmacy announces outreach effort to combat heroin deaths across Kentucky
The University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy announced a major outreach initiative aimed at training pharmacists across the state for…
Faith-based forum to discuss addiction treatment draws huge crowd, fills Fort Thomas church
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune Managing Editor Community members came together at Highland Hills Church in Fort Thomas Monday night to…
Rep. Mike Denham: Bill to decrease state’s drug problems has support from all sides
When it comes to illegal drug use, few states have been hit as hard as Kentucky over the last 15…
Kentucky Senate unanimously approves bill to address state’s exploding heroin epidemic
Saying they’ve heard the call to fix Kentucky’s exploding heroin epidemic, state Senate members passed a bill without opposition that…