substance use disorder Archives

Opinion – United in recovery and reform: A call for change in Kentucky’s approach to addiction

September 25, 2024September 24, 20240

By Britney Allen Jones and John Bowman Special to NKyTribune As two advocates from different corners of Kentucky, we come…

Kentucky Chamber, HBA release detailed report on economic impact of housing in the Commonwealth

July 9, 2024July 8, 20240

Examining Kentucky’s critical housing challenges and the impact on economic development is the focus of a new report released by…

United Health Foundation report finds maternal deaths in Kentucky extend into postpartum period

November 14, 2023November 13, 20230

By Nadia Ramlagan Public News Service Maternal mortality has increased in Kentucky, and the latest data from the United Health…

WellCare donates over $1 million to VOA to expand KY Freedom House programs, including in NKY

November 22, 2022November 20, 20220

WellCare of Kentucky announced its donation of $1,005,463 to Volunteers of America Mid-States (VOA) to support the expansion of their…

Kentucky Chamber Fair Chance Academy bridges gap between employers, Individuals in recovery

April 5, 2022April 4, 20220

With National Second Chance Month underway, the Kentucky Chamber Foundation is continuing to address the state’s substance use disorder crisis…

ARC liaison Micki Arvin shares addiction story, encourages others to reach out for help in 2022

December 29, 2021December 28, 20210

With another new year on the horizon, Addiction Recovery Care (ARC), a leading provider of addiction treatment and recovery services…

NorthKey Community Care gets $5million federal grant to address emotional, mental illness

October 4, 2021October 3, 20210

NorthKey Community Care in Covington has received a $5 million grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’…

New program aims to help Kentucky employers retain workforce, provide access to treatment for addiction

September 22, 2021September 21, 20210

Kentucky employers are encouraged to join a new program that helps ensure workplace policies align with the mission of opioid…

Commentary: The voices of those in recovery offer glimmer of hope driving Kentucky Comeback

February 20, 2021February 19, 20210

In Kentucky, you don’t have to look far to find one of us… a loved one, a neighbor, or a…

Eric Friedlander: Vigilance, protective measures will unite Kentuckians to be ‘stronger than opioids’

August 16, 2020August 15, 20200

“Together, we are stronger than opioids.” It’s a uniting mantra we use as part of the Kentucky Opioid Response Effort…

Kentucky Chamber launches statewide campaign to change stigma around substance use disorder

July 5, 2020July 4, 20200

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

May 8, 2020May 7, 20200

By Lindsey Piercy University of Kentucky Have you ever pictured a moment so vividly you could feel it — the…

Commentary: Legislation shows Kentuckians path to long-term recovery for substance use disorders

February 28, 2020February 26, 20200

By Ashli Watts and Jennifer Hancock In communities across Kentucky, substance use disorders have taken a tremendous toll. Every day…

Lexington symposium Tuesday to highlight statewide initiatives linking employment, recovery

December 2, 2019December 2, 20190

Kentucky’s health policy and business leaders are bringing together treatment providers and community organizations for an employment symposium on Dec….