Kentuckiana Faces Rising Problem of Drug Abuse and Addiction

Published April 13, 2014

Kentuckiana faces rising problem of drug abuse and addiction
Melissa said she eventually found out about her son's addiction and tried to find him help, but they had been down this road before. Jonathan had been in and out of detox and counseling for opiates. His transition from prescription opiates to heroin …
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Walworth County drug treatment court on schedule for July 1st start date
ELKHORN—Walworth County Judge David Reddy is optimistic the county's drug treatment court will launch on or near the July 1 goal. "We had projected a July 1st start date, and I think we're still within the realm of possibility," Reddy said. At a …
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Ohio House goes after addiction to opiates
Eager to step up the fight against a growing opiate epidemic, the Ohio House passed legislation last week to increase funding for drug treatment and other measures aimed at fighting addictions. “We've learned so much about how legal prescriptions can …
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