Articles tagged as: addiction
December 22, 2017
Go Directly To Jail? Sheriffs Try Local Fixes To Grapple With Overcrowding
The majority of sheriffs say their inmate population has increased significantly since the passage of a criminal code revision nearly four years ago.
Read MoreDecember 14, 2017
Report: Teen Drug Use Is Down Nationally And In Indiana
This year marks the lowest rates of illicit drug use, including prescription opioids. But vaping is on the rise.
Read MoreNovember 24, 2017
Analysis Urges Better Policy To Prevent Death Due To Pain
The study suggests the rate of Hoosiers dying from drugs, alcohol and suicide will continue to rise.
Read MoreNovember 17, 2017
Indiana Just Made Getting Addiction Treatment A Little Bit Easier
On Friday, the Indiana Medicaid Drug Utilization Review Board agreed to remove prior authorizations for preferred versions of the addiction treatment medication buprenorphine.
Read MoreNovember 6, 2017
Stakeholders Hopeful, But Say Some Opioid Commission Recommendations Miss Mark
The President's Commission on Combating Drug Addiction and the Opioid Crisis released its report on recommendations to help curb the nation's opioid crisis.
Read MoreOctober 11, 2017
State Studies Barriers To Treatment Instead Of Prison
A lack of qualified professionals tops the list of barriers to treatment in Indiana communities.
Read MoreOctober 10, 2017
IU Announces Plans To Invest $50M Toward Opioid Crisis Efforts
IU will partner with state and health officials to collect and analyze data, train medical professionals and work to create better policy.
Read MoreOctober 9, 2017
NJ Gov. Christie To Speak At Indiana Anti-Drug Abuse Event
President Donald Trump has appointed Christie as chairman of a presidential commission on drug addiction and opioid abuse.
Read MoreOctober 6, 2017
Indianapolis To Sue Drug Companies That Make Opioids
Mayor Joe Hogsett says that those "who have contributed to this crisis should be held accountable."
Read MoreOctober 4, 2017
Opioid Stigma Campaign Could Improve Treatment Access
The stigma surrounding opioid addiction can factor into whether or not a person seeks treatment.
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