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June 21, 2024
Utilizing Kentucky's overdose data to inform opioid abatement strategies
Key takeaways for county funding allocation and decision-making
May 17, 2024
A roadmap to healing: The crucial role of needs assessments in opioid abatement planning
Identifying your community’s specific challenges can help determine how best to utilize funding
May 10, 2024
Dept. of Justice reiterates guidance on use of medication in jails for opioid use disorder
The Americans with Disabilities Act protects people in recovery
May 03, 2024
Opioid settlement update: $85 million released to the state, counties and cities
Funds must be used for opioid abatement efforts
April 22, 2024
KACo hosts training on opioid settlement fund best practices
Watch a recording of the class.
April 10, 2024
Counties, cities to receive opioid settlement payment this month
Latest distribution totals more than $3 million
March 12, 2024
AG Coleman to Opioid Commission: This is a Spark of Hope
Attorney General Russell Coleman delivered the following remarks to the Kentucky Opioid Abatement Advisory Commission today (Mar. 12) outlining his priorities for fighting the drug addiction crisis:
February 13, 2024
Attorney General Coleman sues Kroger regarding opioid crisis
Kentucky has been hit hard by the opioid crisis, and the consequences have caused suffering and grief for many families.