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Policy forum on substance abuse
PRESTONSBURG (10-15-12) – A bi-partisan panel of state and federal policy makers will discuss current initiatives to make a positive impact on curbing the drug abuse epidemic at Jenny Wiley State Resort Park on Monday, October 29. A limited number of seats are still...
Young professionals host drug forums
Two forums addressing the successes in battling substance abuse and in providing rehabilitation across southern and eastern Kentucky will be held Thursday, October 25. Both forums begin at 6 p.m., one at the Chad’s Hope Teen Challenge Center in Manchester and the...
Service Corps grows to 44 members
Operation UNITE’s Service Corps initiative continues to expand its impact across southern and eastern Kentucky. With the infusion of supplemental funding from the Corporation for National and Community Service, UNITE now employs 44 full-time AmeriCorps members to...
Dragon to hit 1M pill milestone
BOONEVILLE – Operation UNITE’s Pill Dragon is poised to destroy its 1 millionth pill during an appearance in Owsley County on Monday, October 15. Fifth District Congressman Harold “Hal” Rogers, along with members of the Kentucky Army National Guard command staff, will...
OD death sentencing sets ‘precedent’
LONDON (10-4-12) – A Breathitt County woman is believed to be the first person federally sentenced in the Eastern District of Kentucky for causing an overdose death by illegally supplying the drugs. Judy McIntosh, 48, appeared before U.S. District Judge Gregory F. Van...
‘Best practices’ PDMP report lauded
WASHINGTON, DC (9-20-12) – Coordinating best practices of our nation’s prescription drug monitoring programs will enhance opportunities to save lives and curb abuse and addiction, according to the director of a successful anti-drug organization in Kentucky. “Too often...
Michigan doctor ran pill pipeline to KY
PIKE (9-7-12) – A Michigan doctor and two of his patients, suspected of operating a pill distribution ring to Eastern Kentucky, were arrested by federal Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) officials earlier this week. Dr. Anthony Choe, 45, of Chelsea, Michigan, was...
Input sought for prayer rallies
Community members are invited to participate in a meeting to plan for a regional Prayer Against Illegal Drugs rally to be held later this year. The planning meeting will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, August 30, at the Garfield Community Center, located next to the...
9 indicted in Breathitt County
JACKSON (August 20, 2012) – Police continue their search for five of nine Breathitt County residents wanted on drug-related charges. Undercover drug investigations over the past year by Operation UNITE resulted in indictments by a Breathitt County Grand Jury on August...