Copenhaver honored for leadership

LONDON – Brandi Copenhaver has been named a recipient of Operation UNITE’s “Rising Above” Award for inspiring leadership, purpose and passion in the region. The award was presented by Gil Kerlikowske, White House Director for Drug Policy, and Fifth District...

Clay Transformation Project recognized

LONDON – The Clay County Transformation Project has been named a recipient of Operation UNITE’s “Rising Above” Award for inspiring leadership, purpose and passion in the region. The award was presented by Gil Kerlikowske, White House Director for Drug Policy, and...
ONDCP director learns about UNITE efforts

ONDCP director learns about UNITE efforts

LONDON – Communities “breaking down silos” to effectively tackle the region’s drug problem can’t be underestimated, the nation’s top drug official said Wednesday during a visit to southern Kentucky. “You can really see and really feel the power of people working...

Rally to set facts straight on SB-45

Critics of legislation that would require a prescription for pseudoephedrine-containing products – the key ingredient in methamphetamine production – don’t have their facts correct, according to the head of a regional anti-drug organization. “By regulating a small...
Council discusses prescription monitoring

Council discusses prescription monitoring

PRESTONSBURG – Kentucky’s efforts to monitor the sale of prescription drugs continues to be among the best in the country, but there is still much to be accomplished, the head of a national monitoring initiative told members of UNITE’s Medical Advisory Council...