Local Treatment Facilities See Increased Demand With Alcohol, Prescription

Local treatment facilities see increased demand with alcohol, prescription
Demand for substance abuse treatment among local residents has been growing in the last several years, experts say. This time of year, especially, offers even more challenges for people fighting substance abuse. “The holidays are a tough time for a lot … Read more on CapitalGazette.com

Treatment centers lack funding to help drug addiction
PRESTONSBURG, Ky. (WYMT) – Officials say prescription drug abuse is leading the drug epidemic. They say treating the addiction is key, but limited funding for treating substance abuse is making that difficult. "You wouldn't believe the amount of … Read more on WKYT

Joe Davis run for substance abuse exceeds expectations
Advertisement. The family of Joe Davis, who died of a drug overdose on Oct. 4, 2009, held a run in his memory, the Joe Davis Memorial Resolution Run, to raise awareness about substance abuse and drug addiction on Saturday. All proceeds will go to … Read more on The Herald | HeraldOnline.com