Dwight Fortune acknowledges that his story isn't the typical one of someone who ends up in prison after years struggling with addiction. Now, he uses his experiences to help other people in recovery transition back into society after serving time.

People in addiction recovery will sometimes talk about a "moment of clarity" that lead to their sobriety. For 48-year-old Nathan Boyer, that moment came after he fell off a ladder and his wife checked him into rehab.

In recent years Indiana agencies have expanded treatment and recovery services, increased Medicaid coverage and provided school based support.

A new substance abuse prevention program in Indiana aims to address the risk of addiction through personality assessment.

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.