prescription drug abuse

A.G.'s Website Shows Impact Of Prescription Abuse

Associated Press — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 22:40:53 +0000

LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- The video testimonials are sobering in a state where more people die from drug overdoses than auto wrecks.

A former Miss Kentucky Teen USA recounts how her father, a successful businessman, nearly lost everything because of his addiction to prescription pills. A father mourns his son's death after years of being hooked on painkillers.

Conference To Showcase Different Faces Of Drug Abuse

Chase Cavanaugh — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 22:10:40 +0000

LEXINGTON, Ky. - A statewide coalition of drug prevention agencies is holding its annual conference in Lexington this week. Different Faces of Substance Abuse brings together numerous stakeholders to address problems associated with the misuse and over-use of prescription drugs, according to event coordinator Jeanne Davis with the University of Kentucky.

Overdose Deaths Up 282 Percent

Associated Press — Thu, 20 Dec 2012 11:46:26 +0000

LEXINGTON, Ky. - A new study shows drug overdose deaths in Kentucky rose 282 percent between 2000 and 2010.

The study announced this week by the Kentucky Injury Prevention and Research Center analyzed information from emergency rooms, inpatient hospitalizations and mortality records.

The center is located at the University of Kentucky and is an agent for the Kentucky Department of Public Health.

Why Vets Drink: Alcohol and Substance Abuse in the Military

Brenna Angel — Tue, 23 Oct 2012 13:23:11 +0000

LEXINGTON, Ky. - The U.S. military is no stranger to alcohol.

Ryan Donahue, a 27-year-old Louisville native, worked as an aircraft mechanic on the USS Eisenhower during Operation Enduring Freedom. The “party hard” mindset helped break up the monotony of constant training and work.

Beshear Says New Law Has Curbed Prescription Abuse

Associated Press — Wed, 17 Oct 2012 11:15:56 +0000

FRANKFORT, Ky. -- Kentucky's new law aimed at cutting prescription drug abuse has already led to the closure of 10 pain management clinics and a significant decrease in the amount of painkillers being prescribed, Governor Steve Beshear said Tuesday.

Team To Investigate Veteran Mental Health Solutions

Josh James — Wed, 29 Aug 2012 19:41:27 +0000

FRANKFORT, Ky. - Governor Steve Beshear has tasked a team of military and health care specialists with developing new strategies to deal with mental health and substance abuse problems among veterans.

Beshear Signs Order To Regulate Prescriptions

Associated Press — Tue, 24 Jul 2012 17:06:26 +0000

FRANKFORT, Ky. -- Kentucky Governor Steve Beshear has signed emergency regulations that require doctors to meet tougher prescription standards in an effort to stop drug abuse.

In Depth: Detox Pregnancy - Helping Expectant Moms Overcome Drug Addiction

Brenna Angel — Thu, 31 May 2012 17:54:14 +0000

LEXINGTON, Ky. - A recent study published by the Journal of the American Medical Association found that the number of babies born in the U.S. going through opiate withdrawal has tripled over the past ten years. It follows a trend of skyrocketing prescription drug abuse.

Prescription Drug Summit Draws Kentucky Leaders

Associated Press — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 13:25:04 +0000

LOUISVILLE, Ky. - Top health leaders and lawmakers from Kentucky who are trying to end multi-state prescription drug trafficking and abuse are meeting in Florida this week.

Prescription Drug Bill Stalled in Ky. Legislature

Kenny Colston, Kentucky Public Radio — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 12:50:38 +0000

FRANKFORT, Ky. - Confusion and last-minute lobbying have potentially derailed what some Kentucky lawmakers considered the hallmark of the current legislative session.