Substance Use Information
Substance use is often perceived as an easy, quick fix for depression, sadness, loneliness, and other emotional or life challenges. In fact, it is the opposite. It only adds to the burden of emotional pain, often leading to dependence and addiction. Treatment is available and recovery is possible.
- What is addiction?
- Where can I get NARCAN?
- Where can I dispose of medications I don’t need anymore?
- What do I do if I’m pregnant and have a substance use disorder?
- Is recovery possible?
- Center for Disease Control and Prevention – Infectious Diseases and more
- National Institute on Drug Abuse for Teens
- Partnership for Drug Free Kids
- Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
- Surgeon Generals Spotlight on Opioids
- Data Map – NKY Health Department
Help for Substance Use Disorders
- For help about Opioid/Substance Use Disorders, call (859) 415-9280 or
- St. Elizabeth Physician’s Journey Recovery Center, (859) 757-0717.
For Those Who Have Experienced a Death Due to Substance Use Disorder.
P.E.A.C.E. Group (People Enduring Addiction Consequences Everyday
What: This is a support group for anyone who is learning to cope with loss of a loved one from the disease of addiction.
When: The group meets the first Tuesday of each month from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Where: Bunning Grief Support Building, 483 South Loop Drive, Edgewood, Kentucky 41017
Who: For more information, please contact James Ellis, Bereavement Coordinator by phone (859) 301-4611 or email [email protected].
