HIV clinic may help Southern Indiana 'win the battle'
Health officials largely attributed the outbreak to the intravenous use of the drug Opana. The outbreak peaked in July, according to officials, and few … Fulham said the clinic will have information for patients about addiction treatment, just as the … Read more on Indianapolis Star

Tully: Beech Grove's heroin crisis is Indiana's story
Mike Pence announced plans for a new hospital to treat those suffering from mental health and addiction problems. “We have a heroin problem in Beech Grove and we have a prescription drug problem. I'm not going to sugarcoat anything because this is … Read more on Indianapolis Star

California Expands Substance Abuse Treatment For Low-Income Residents
California is overhauling its substance abuse treatment system for low-income people, embarking on a massive experiment to create a smoother path for addicts from detox through recovery. The state is the first to receive federal permission to revamp … Read more on Northeast Indiana Public Radio

Prescription drugs kill more than pain
For every death from pharmaceuticals, 12 people are treated at rehabilitation facilities, 25 visit emergency rooms, 105 abuse or are addicted to pain pills and 659 have used pharmaceuticals for non-medical purposes. In 2012 … "This abuse is fueled by … Read more on Richmond