The consortium was established last year by the Indiana Rural Health Association (IRHA) to create regional treatment and recovery models.

They face charges for dealing methamphetamine, heroin, cocaine, marijuana, or other drugs. More than 60 of those charged were arrested Thursday morning.

The Indiana Commission to Combat Drug Abuse held a meeting in Indianapolis Thursday and says Indiana is making strides in the fight against opioid addiction.

Nurse practitioners would still need to receive training and apply for a waiver to prescribe MAT.

Indiana has a mix of treatment options for people in addiction recovery and the state has been working to increase the options.

Indiana's Family and Social Services Administration will use the funds to support services including treatment, prevention and recovery.

Indiana's funding announced Wednesday by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services was among more than $1 billion awarded to all 50 states to combat opioid abuse.

Second Lady Karen Pence and U.S. Surgeon General Jerome Adams returned to Indiana Tuesday to highlight a new workplace drug rehabilitation program that is said to be the first of its kind.

Sen. Todd Young (R-Ind.) says he hopes comprehensive opioid recovery centers, will be part of any legislative package.

A new program to help women who are addicted to opioids and their newborn babies will launch in Indianapolis and aims to fill a gap in treatment services.