Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention
Thursday, November 30, 2023
Opioid crisis prompts NH grandparents to 'step up' for their families
As the opioid crisis continues, more New Hampshire grandparents are seeking financial help to raise their grandchildren. Already struggling with the …
KY substance abuse groups focus on recovery equity and expansion
A new statewide program in Kentucky is providing addiction advocacy groups and recovery centers with flexible funding to focus on resource equity and …
Newly legal fentanyl testing strips help fight overdose deaths in MO
The rise in deaths involving synthetic opioids or fentanyl have overdose-prevention advocates looking for solutions across the nation. Gov. Mike …
VA group sets record straight on substance-use disorder
During National Substance Abuse Prevention Month, a Virginia group is working to help those dealing with substance abuse. The state's Department of …
Fort Lyon celebrates 10 years of recovery-based housing
It's been ten years since Fort Lyon, a 19th century military post in rural Bent county, opened its doors to people experiencing homelessness with …
Ohio caseworkers strive to keep families together, reduce trauma for kids
The opioid crisis continues to plaque communities across Ohio, and according to the state Department of Job and Family Services, more than 3,000 Ohio …
Missouri community healthcare centers face 340B uncertainty
While large hospitals and pharmaceutical manufacturers battle over drug costs, Missouri community health centers see themselves as collateral damage…
North Carolina fights back against youth overdose epidemic
In the wake of the devastating overdose epidemic in North Carolina, the state's Department of Health and Human Services is stepping up to aid …
Housing First Model Helps Domestic-Violence Survivors
Victims of domestic violence who are able to access housing -- at their own pace, and with support for as long as the survivor needs help -- …
WA to Extend Medicaid to People Close to Release from Prisons, Jails
Washington will allow people nearing release from state prisons and jails to qualify for Medicaid health coverage. The expansion starts in July 2025…
WV Communities Map Path for Opioid Settlement Funds
This week, Gov. Jim Justice announced five new appointments to the West Virginia First Foundation, the private foundation responsible for the …
More Resources for KY Nonprofits Working to Reduce Overdose Deaths
More than 615,000 dollars is going to nonprofit groups in Kentucky working to end opioid addiction. According to state data, more than 2,100 …