Articles tagged as: opioid crisis
July 19, 2019
Accidental Overdose Deaths Decline In Marion County
In 2018, opioid overdose deaths fell 13% in the county, and prescription opioid overdose deaths fell even more.
Read MoreJuly 18, 2019
Department Of Labor Grants Indiana Funds For Opioid Disaster Jobs
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services declared the opioid crisis a national public health emergency in 2017.
Read MoreJune 12, 2019
Report: Indiana Makes Progress On Opioids, Decreasing Prescriptions
Indiana providers decreased prescriptions by 35 percent over the past five years according to the American Medical Association Opioid Task Force 2019 Progress Report.
Read MoreMay 21, 2019
Indiana Files Suit Against Family Accused In Opioid Crisis
Indianas Attorney General filed a new lawsuit aimed at the family behind Purdue Pharma. The state becomes the latest to accuse members of the Sackler family of exacerbating the opioid crisis.
Read MoreFebruary 8, 2019
In This Courthouse, Addiction Treatment Is Just Down The Hall
The program is part of a nationwide trend bringing treatment closer to the criminal justice system.
Read MoreFebruary 4, 2019
New Scott Co. Sheriff Taking Aggressive Stance On Drugs
Jerry Goodin took over as Scott County Sheriff on Jan. 1 and immediately promised to make the county a drug-free zone.
Read MoreDecember 21, 2018
$50,000 Grant Announced For Indiana Cities And Towns To Address The Opioid Epidemic
City and town officials can apply for a portion of the money to address and prevent opioid misuse in their communities.
Read MoreDecember 13, 2018
Panel Talks Mental Health And Addiction In Indiana
In recent years Indiana agencies have expanded treatment and recovery services, increased Medicaid coverage and provided school based support.
Read MoreNovember 14, 2018
Indiana Files Lawsuit Against Opioid Manufacturer Purdue Pharma
Indiana Attorney General Curtis Hill says Purdue Pharma's promotion of opioids in Indiana "played a key role" in the state's opioid crisis.
Read MoreNovember 9, 2018
Rural Opioid Consortium Gets $200,000 Federal Boost
The consortium was established last year by the Indiana Rural Health Association (IRHA) to create regional treatment and recovery models.
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