A program using horses is helping a group of men in recovery.

Legislators have proposed bills that would help fund and establish places to help pregnant mothers addicted to opioids and their children born dependent.

The proposal would apply to first time adult patients and children and would also allow people to only have a portion of their prescription filled.

Childhood neglect cases are increasing in Indiana and many state agencies point to the rise in opioid addiction.

The Governor's Drug Task Force recently wrapped up work with a final report that outlines an aggressive fight against opioid addiction in Indiana.

A new national report finds the number of babies born addicted to drugs has risen sharply, especially in rural areas.

Now that marijuana use is allowed in 28 states, it has opened up renewed questions about the drug as a pain reliever for people - including players in the National Football League.

Experts say more people are seeking treatment just as the number of mental health professionals in Indiana is dwindling.

The Indiana bill legalizing needle exchanges refers to the services as syringe exchange programs, and most counties' terminology has followed suit. But earlier this month, Allen County announced the establishment of a syringe services program.

The program is aimed at reducing recidivism by treating addiction as a disease, not a crime.