Articles tagged as: drug addiction
May 31, 2022
Indiana overdose deaths reach record high for second consecutive year
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released its provisional report on overdose deaths in 2021 across the United States. In Indiana, the number hit a record high for a second year in a row.
Read MoreOctober 25, 2019
Federal Grant Awarded To Study Program To Deter Juveniles From Substance Abuse
An IU School of Medicine professor will receive $4.8 million from the National Institutes of Health to study the issue of drug overdoses among young people who have been involved in the criminal justice system.
Read MoreAugust 22, 2019
Addiction Clinics Market Unproven Infusion Treatments To Desperate Patients
Treatment centers touting high success rates can sound appealing to vulnerable people suffering from addiction or to their families, even if there's no solid evidence to support their methods.
Read MoreFebruary 8, 2019
Progress And Needs Highlighted By Drug Abuse Commission
Indiana's Commission to Combat Drug Abuse met Friday in Indianapolis discussing how the state has addressed the opioid and addiction crisis. The group highlighted progress, as well as areas of need.
Read MoreNovember 9, 2018
120 People Face Drug Charges In Suburban Indianapolis
They face charges for dealing methamphetamine, heroin, cocaine, marijuana, or other drugs. More than 60 of those charged were arrested Thursday morning.
Read MoreNovember 8, 2018
Drug Abuse Commission Highlights Solutions At Work In Indiana
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.
Read MoreSeptember 21, 2018
Indiana Receives More Than $18M A Year For Two-Year Opioid Funding
Indiana's Family and Social Services Administration will use the funds to support services including treatment, prevention and recovery.
Read MoreSeptember 20, 2018
Federal Agency Awards Indiana $25M To Fight Opioid Abuse
Indiana's funding announced Wednesday by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services was among more than $1 billion awarded to all 50 states to combat opioid abuse.
Read MoreJuly 31, 2018
Young Discusses Opioid Addiction Treatment With Local Stakeholders
Sen. Todd Young (R-Ind.) says he hopes comprehensive opioid recovery centers, will be part of any legislative package.
Read MoreJune 14, 2018
Indianapolis Extends Reuben Center Referrals To Segment Of IMPD
The pilot program, available to officers in the Downtown District, is part of Mayor Joe Hogsett's larger criminal justice reform effort.
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