Kentucky hospitals are helping turn the tide on the opioid crisis

By: Melanie Landrum

Outlets: Kentucky Lantern

Published: August 20, 2026

Words: 727

Last Updated: 2 months ago

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When a Kentucky woman called an emergency department earlier this year, she wasn’t asking whether treatment was available. Through tears, she was asking whether anyone would judge her for needing it.

She had been referred to the hospital for help managing opioid withdrawal but was afraid to walk through the doors. A peer support specialist assured her that asking for help wasn’t something to be ashamed of — it was one of the bravest things …

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