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…
Van Ingram
Read More
Commentary: Employers can help Kentuckians reach long-term recovery while building their workforce
By LaKisha Miller, Van Ingram, Pat Fogarty and Jamie Johnson Special to NKyTribune Against the backdrop of the COVID-19 pandemic,…
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….
Sen. McConnell and fellow co-sponsors advocate legislation classifying fentanyl analogues narcotics
U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell cosponsored legislation that would permanently list all types of fentanyl-like substances (analogues), as Schedule…
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…
KET to offer forum, ‘Disrupting the Opioid Epidemic;’ includes segment on Alexandria’s ‘angel’ program
Despite increasing state and federal attention to the problem of opioid addiction, deaths from overdoses continue to rise. In KET’s…
State’s Overdose Fatality Report has no good news for NKY; Kenton has most fatalities per capita
Illicit fentanyl, a powerful and unpredictable opioid, has inflicted another harrowing year on the Commonwealth, claiming more lives than ever…
Rural Blog: Small counties overcome opposition to start successful syringe exchange programs
Small, rural counties are leading the way in establishing syringe exchanges to prevent outbreaks of HIV and hepatitis C among…
KY Office of Drug Control Policy website provides map of pharmacies in the state that have Narcan
Kentuckians who are struggling with an opioid addiction have a new website to help them buy naloxone, a life-saving medication…