Articles tagged as: addiction
May 7, 2019
Opioid Treatment Providers Get New Oversight
The number of office-based treatment facilities has grown to more than 600 in recent years. The new law will require providers to include counseling, drug screening and prescription monitoring as well as medication-assisted treatment.
Read MoreMay 1, 2019
Event Held To Discuss Effect of Opioids In Workplace
According to a poll conducted by the National Safety Council, 75% of American workplaces have been affected by opioids, but only 17% feel extremely prepared to deal with the issue.
Read MoreMarch 18, 2019
Bill Would Establish Comprehensive Addiction Recovery Centers
The proposal would fund centers in northern, central and southern Indiana and address numerous components involved in recovery.
Read MoreFebruary 13, 2019
Program Aims To Increase Addiction Workforce
The Community Behavioral Health Academy brings together four groups to streamline the process of becoming a licensed clinical social worker and addiction counselor.
Read MoreFebruary 8, 2019
Progress And Needs Highlighted By Drug Abuse Commission
Indiana's Commission to Combat Drug Abuse met Friday in Indianapolis discussing how the state has addressed the opioid and addiction crisis. The group highlighted progress, as well as areas of need.
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
Drug Crisis Exacerbates Indiana's Workforce Shortage
Gov. Eric Holcomb has made growing the state's pool of skilled workers a top priority since he took office. One of the many hurdles employers find themselves up against is a complicated one.
Read MoreJanuary 30, 2019
Initiative Provides Hoosier Employers Tools To Address Addiction In Workforce
The new initiative aims to teach Indiana employers how to help workers who may struggle with addiction. The effort is a partnership between the state, the Indiana Chamber and the Wellness Council.
Read MoreJanuary 17, 2019
Verbal Screen Aims To Address Infant Mortality
New legislation would require providers administer a verbal screen for drug, alcohol and tobacco use to pregnant women.
Read MoreDecember 17, 2018
SOBER: Voices Of Recovery And Hope From Indiana - Part 5
First responders like firefighter Brandon Dreiman face barriers when it comes to getting treatment for mental health and addiction. He coped with traumatic experiences through drinking. Then, a random work drug screening changed his life
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