substance abuse

The lawsuit filed last week against CarePointe — an ear, nose, throat, sinus and hearing provider — claims it was aware of security risks prior to a ransomware event in 2021 that exposed the information of about 45,000 Indiana patients.

Federal dollars aim to integrate mental health, substance use treatment into primary care in Indiana

New funding aims to improve access to mental health services at community health clinics in Indiana.

Vaping devices and e-liquids confiscated from students at North Newton Junior/Senior High School in Morocco, Indiana.

THC e-vape use, gambling on rise among Indiana college students

Cali Lichter

Indiana college students are using THC e-vape products and gambling at a higher rate in 2023 than years previous, according to the Indiana College Substance Use Survey 2023.

The 7th annual celebration took place on Monroe County Courthouse's lawn.

Substance abuse recovery month brings 7th annual Paint the Town Purple celebration

Sara Molina

The event hosted public speakers and local recovery agencies, many of which partnered with SUDAC to plan the celebration.

Educators and community groups are having conversations about ways they can help students with their mental health and use substance abuse prevention programs.

Educators, community groups use summit to collaborate on student mental health, substance use

Kirsten Adair

A recent collaboration between educators and community groups spread awareness about the need for mental health and substance abuse programming and resources available to schools.

Monroe County Sheriff Ruben Marté speaks at the May 31 board of commissioners meeting.

Officials mull mental health, addiction recovery program for Monroe County Jail

Lucas González

The Integrated Reentry and Correctional Support program provides individuals with recovery resources during and after incarceration.

A finding from the U.S. Department of Justice said the Indiana State Nursing Board violated the Americans with Disabilities Act.

U.S. Department of Justice says Indiana Nursing Board illegally discriminates

Brandon Smith

The federal agency said forcing nurses to stop using “proven,” prescribed medications for substance use disorder violates the Americans with Disabilities Act.