The Kentucky Overdose Prevention Website has information on the risks of opioids, survivor stories and links to treatment and care.
Partnership to End Addiction National nonprofit provides personalized support & resources for families impacted by addiction, prevention/education and treatment info, and recovery resources. Help Line: 1-855-378-4373.
The National Institute on Drug Abuse has all the latest research on the science of drug abuse and statistics and trends of abuse.
Kentucky Center for Smoke Free Policy Resources. www.uky.edu/breathe. Up to date resources for Smoke Free Policy Development, Second Hand Smoke Effects, Smoke Free Workplaces, Smoking and Cancer research.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) site provides information on diagnosing, treatment, research, and training and education. You may also download or order several free materials.
The Institute for Research, Education, and Training in Addictions (IRETA) is a non-profit organization that works with multiple partners to advance the field of addiction and recovery. This site provides current news and information on research and policy as well as educational documents that can be downloaded for free.
National Association of State Alcohol/Drug Abuse Directors provides information on public policy, research, and various resources. You will also find detailed information about their specialty networks that are comprised of the states’ offices for alcohol and other drug services.
National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence provides facts about different drugs, how to find treatment and support, and information that is catered to parents, families, youth, and individuals in recovery.
National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) is part of the National Institutes of Health and provides information on current events, research related to alcohol prevention and treatment, and free publications and resources.
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is the federal agency created to address prevention, treatment, and recovery in behavioral health. This site provides multiple resources, free publications, information on current research and data, and current news.
The World Health Organization (WHO) site on alcohol provides reports and other publications you may download for free. It also provides additional resources, fact sheets, and information on current projects.
National Harm Reduction Coalition
Kentucky Harm Reduction Program Cabinet for Health and Family Services
How to locate Naloxone (narcan) in Kentucky: www.findnaloxone.ky.gov
Fair Chance/Second Chance Employment in Kentucky: https://secondchance.ky.gov
Veterans’ Resources
Veterans Crisis Line 1-800-273-8255 Press 1
VA Mental Health Services www.mentalhealth.va.gov
Online Resource Locator www.VeteransCrisisLine.net/ResourceLocator.
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Programs nearest you: www.ptsd.va.gov
Make the Connection: Resources for Veterans and their loved ones: www.MakeTheConnection.net.