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What can first responders do when they are called to the scene of a suspected overdose, but the person refuses to go to the hospital? A local health department thinks it may have found an answer to that question.

The Jellico Police Department is cracking down on illegal drug substances in the area. Officers with the department worked three separate drug-related incidences in the span of several days. Two of the cases were worked in part by a former Scott County deputy sheriff. After 45...

The Whitley County Health Department is cautioning residents, who may have illegally acquired Xanax or Percocet, following a spike in overdoses that may be linked to counterfeit pills. Officials noted that within the last two days, the county has seen six drug overdoses,...

To the Editor: Trent Knuckle’s recent article, “Opioid overdose drug will soon be available without a prescription,” was a breath of fresh air. The state of Kentucky owes a debt of gratitude to Dr. Shawn Ryan of the University of Cincinnati Medical Center for providing access to...