Articles tagged as: addiction
March 10, 2016
Johnson County Officials Vow To Address Area's Drug Problem
More than 20 arrest warrants for drug-related offenses were secured in the past month by the Franklin Police Department's special investigations unit. Authorities secured 50 felony arrest warrants for suspected drug dealers in September.
Read MoreMarch 8, 2016
Bill to Combat Opioid Dependence in Indiana Passes Senate
A bill to help combat the opioid epidemic in Indiana is making its way to the governor's desk.
Read MoreMarch 8, 2016
Heroin Epidemic Impacting Hoosier Kids
U.S. Congresswoman Susan Brooks attended a listening session to hear from people on the front lines of the fight against addiction.
Read MoreFebruary 16, 2016
Zoeller Wants More Federal Funds For Opioid Abuse Treatment
A proposed $1.1 billion plan includes $920 million for cooperative agreements with states,' which could include programs in Indiana.
Read MoreFebruary 4, 2016
About A Third Addicted When Prescribed Opioids For Chronic Pain
Former first grade teacher hopes her story of drug addiction helps lift the stigma of opioid abuse so others will seek help.
Read MoreJanuary 31, 2016
Educating Hoosier Kids About Deadly Heroin
South Vermillion Principal Don Harman believes the work of Overdose Lifeline is vital. "I would encourage every high school principal to contact them and have them speak to your student body."
Read MoreJanuary 20, 2016
Opioid Abuse Takes A Toll On Workers And Their Employers
Many employers who test for drugs don't screen employees for opioids. Yet opioid abuse is linked to problems with workplace productivity and safety.
Read MoreJanuary 13, 2016
Indiana Chief Justice Says State's Courts Will Play Vital Role In Solving Indiana's Drug Crisis
Indiana's mounting drug crisis has captured the attention of the governor and lawmakers over the last year. Chief Justice Loretta Rush says it's no different for Indiana's trial court judges.
Read MoreJanuary 5, 2016
Indiana Senate Republicans Will Push For Tougher Drug Dealing Penalties
Senate Republicans will push this session to make it easier for prosecutors to try to convict people as drug dealers.
Read MoreDecember 29, 2015
Stigma Of Drug Abuse Considered First Hurdle In Race To End State's Crisis
As Indiana government and health officials grapple with the state's ongoing drug abuse crisis, they say the problem begins and ends, in many ways, with the issue of stigma. And, it's an issue that can't be solved through a piece of legislative or administrative policy.
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