IN: Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention
Report: Drug Overdoses Killing More People in Indiana, Nationwide
More Indianans are struggling with substance use disorders, according to the latest America's Health Rankings report. State data show six Indiana …
Survey Aims to Create Holistic Picture of IN Addiction-Recovery Needs
The State of Indiana wants to learn more about Hoosiers' experiences with substance-use disorder and addiction-recovery services. Administered by …
Overdose Prevention Kits Coming to Indiana Jails, Hospitals
SOUTH BEND, Ind. - It isn't often that a vending machine can save someone's life, but that's the case in South Bend, where a free overdose kit …
Exhibit Aimed at Reducing Opioid-Use Disorder Stigma Heads to Muncie
INDIANAPOLIS -- An exhibit at the Indiana State Museum, "FIX: Heartbreak and Hope Inside Our Opioid Crisis," is leaving Indianapolis Sunday and …
New Effort to Expand MAT for Opioid Use in Indiana
INDIANAPOLIS -- Improving access to treatment and recovery services is a key strategy in fighting the opioid epidemic. But not all of Indiana's …
Connecting Dots Between Opioids, Oral Health
INDIANAPOLIS – Oral health is a key component in fighting the opioid epidemic, and dental professionals and their patients in Indiana are …
New Study Shows Binge Drinking Doesn't Stop After Graduation
INDIANAPOLIS – From beer pong to quarters, binge drinking is a social norm on many college campuses. However, researchers say it's a risk …
Report: Opioid Crisis Impacting Hoosier Kids
INDIANAPOLIS – The latest KIDS COUNT Data Book for Indiana is out, and it shows the state has made some strides, but the Indiana Youth …
Critics: President's Opioid Approach Should Include Treatment
INDIANAPOLIS -- Now that President Donald Trump has declared the nation’s opioid crisis a public health emergency, those working the front …
Indiana Judges Have Options for Juvenile Offenders
INDIANAPOLIS -- Young people in trouble with the law in Indiana have benefited from an updated approach to juvenile justice. It's the 25th …
Drowning Numbers High in Indiana
INDIANAPOLIS - Boating season is about to kick into high gear on waterways around the state, and officials are urging Indiana swimmers and boating …
Report: Good and Bad News about Indiana's Children
INDIANAPOLIS - More children in Indiana live with adults who are struggling with substance abuse or mental health issues than their peers nationally…