Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention
Report: Address Rural-Urban Mental-Health Care Gap
A new report underscores the challenges of getting mental health treatment when living in rural areas, like much of Montana. The Bipartisan Policy …
Colorado Ranks 3rd Nationally for Senior Health Outcomes
Colorado ranks third nationally when it comes to caring for its most vulnerable adults, according to a new UnitedHealthcare report. The strong …
Addressing Challenges to Behavioral Health Care in Rural Wyoming
A new report spotlights some of the challenges to accessing behavioral health care for the one in seven Americans who live in rural areas. Kendall …
VA Group Works to Address Opioid Crisis
As the opioid epidemic continues to take its toll, a Virginia group is working to keep people safe. The Virginia Harm Reduction Coalition in Roanoke …
Mobile Clinic Aids in Addiction Treatment in Rural ID
A mobile clinic is bringing drug treatment to rural Idaho. The organization Ideal Option's first treatment clinic on wheels is in Rexburg. Ideal …
Survey: Financial Strains Top of Mind for Older Oregonians
A new survey found older Oregonians are concerned about the cost of living in many aspects of their lives. The Vital Voices research program from …
Colorado's Rural Communities Mobilizing to Prevent Suicide
Community advisory committees across rural Colorado are working to better understand the mental-health needs for community members including farmers…
Kentucky Sees First Drop in Overdose Deaths Since 2018
Drug overdose deaths in Kentucky decreased 5% between 2022 and 2021, the first drop since 2018. New data from the Kentucky Injury Prevention and …
Animal Tranquilizer in Fentanyl Found in 48 States, Including Kentucky
Fentanyl in Kentucky may be now laced with an animal tranquilizer called Xylazine, what drug officials are calling the "third wave" of the opioid …
VA Group Voices Concerns about Underage Drinking
April is Alcohol Awareness Month, and Virginia groups are doing their part to educate people about alcohol abuse. The state ranked 22nd for …
ME Lawmakers Study Regulations Surrounding Addiction Recovery Homes
Public opposition to legislation requiring stricter fire-safety standards at Maine's recovery residences has led lawmakers to consider studying the sy…
Advocates Focus on Rural Drinking During Alcohol Awareness Month
Substance-abuse prevention advocates are educating people about the dangers of underage drinking during this, Alcohol Awareness Month. In Iowa…