Van Ingram retiring from Office of Drug Control Policy; Tara Moseley named executive director
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Van Ingram, the long-time executive director of the Office of Drug Control Policy, will retire…
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Campbell County mayors group hears about solid waste issues (and recycling) and drug control policy
By Patricia A. Scheyer NKyTribune reporter Several Campbell County Mayors gathered at the Campbell County courthouse Tuesday evening to listen…
Early data show KY OD deaths dropped 7.9% in 2023, much more than national decline, but remain high
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s latest provisional overdose-death data say drug-overdose deaths…
Governor Andy Beshear urges KY communities to become ‘Recovery Ready’ to fight drug epidemic
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Gov. Andy Beshear is encouraging communities across Kentucky to strengthen their fight against the drug…
New program aims to help Kentucky employers retain workforce, provide access to treatment for addiction
Kentucky employers are encouraged to join a new program that helps ensure workplace policies align with the mission of opioid…
Lexington symposium Tuesday to highlight statewide initiatives linking employment, recovery
Kentucky’s health policy and business leaders are bringing together treatment providers and community organizations for an employment symposium on Dec….
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…