Articles tagged as: addiction
May 24, 2018
Indiana Law Prof. Urges US Senate To Consider Elderly In Opioid Crisis
An Indiana law professor is asking the U.S. Senate to consider the impact of the opioid crisis on elderly Americans.
Read MoreMay 23, 2018
Summit Addresses Indiana Health Workforce, Underserved Rural Communities
An increasing number of places in Indiana lack a suitable number of health providers, and it can be costly.
Read MoreMay 3, 2018
Questions Raised About Study Of Device To Ease Opioid Withdrawal
An investigation by Side Effects Public Media and NPR reveals that researchers working with Innovative Health Solutions, maker of the Bridge, submitted a study that wasn't what it appeared to be.
Read MoreMay 3, 2018
FSSA Secretary: Addiction Treatment Program Exceeds Expectations
Open Beds is a partnership between FSSA and Indiana 2-1-1 to connect those in need of addiction treatment with local resources.
Read MoreApril 24, 2018
Tippecanoe Co. Law Enforcement Officials Propose Jail-Based Drug Treatment Program
Details of how the program would be adapted to Tippecanoe County or how it would be paid for are still unclear.
Read MoreApril 18, 2018
Families Shoulder The Biggest Burdens Of Opioid Addiction
Nationally, the economic toll of the opioid crisis is in the hundreds of billions. For families of addicts, the losses can include their life savings, peace of mind and a sense of hope.
Read MoreMarch 15, 2018
Partnership Connects Addiction Disorder Patients To Treatment
Open Beds, the state's Family and Social Services Administration and Indiana 2-1-1 have teamed on a new online platform.
Read MoreFebruary 9, 2018
Opioid Treatment Access Expanding In Indiana
This week the Indiana FSSA announced projects to expand opioid treatment in the state.
Read MoreJanuary 31, 2018
Opioid Treatment Expansion Bill Passes House
Indiana currently has 18 opioid treatment center options and this bill would increase that number to 27.
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