Arkansas Governor Issues Opioid Awareness Day Proclamation
Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson issued a Proclamation this morning making today (October 24, 2018) as the “Opioid Awareness Day in Arkansas.” Governor Hutchinson said the opioid epidemic is “One of the deadliest drug epidemics in American history,...
The opioid epidemic is tearing communities apart. Here’s how one city came together to fight it!
(Source): Quartz: https://qz.com/1429001/the-opioid-epidemic-is-tearing-communities-apart-heres-how-one-city-came-together-to-fight-it/ The opioid epidemic is tearing communities apart. Here’s how one city came together to fight it By Annabelle Timsit in Winchester...
FOUR STATE AGENCIES AWARDED FOUR FEDERAL GRANTS
Four state agencies were each awarded federal grants for improving prevention and treatment services in Arkansas. Each agency is collaboratively partnering to ensure successful programs. The grants were awarded by the Bureau of Justice Assistance, part of the U.S....
Public Comment: Arkansas Alcohol & Drug Abuse Coordinating Council “Rules of Procedure”
To view and download the Arkansas Alcohol & Drug Abuse Coordinating Council’s proposed Rules of Procedure, click this link: https://ardrugtakeback.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/AADACC-proposed-and-markup.pdf Public comments concerning the Arkansas Alcohol...
$10.3 MILLION GRANT AWARD SET TO BOOST STATE PREVENTION, TREATMENT SERVICES
A division of the Arkansas Department of Human Services has been awarded a two-year federal grant totaling $10,342,752 to focus on improving prevention and treatment services throughout Arkansas. The Division of Adult, Aging and Behavioral Health Services (DAABHS)...
State Agency Awarded $11.3 Million for Program To Reduce Underage Drinking, Drug Abuse
A division of the Arkansas Department of Human Services has been awarded a five-year federal grant totaling $11.3 million to support programs aimed at preventing underage drinking and the abuse of drugs by youth. The Division of Adult, Aging and Behavioral Health...
Fentanyl Suspected in areas around Fort Smith
By Max Bryan / Times Record / [email protected] Law enforcement officials in Sebastian and Crawford counties have received reports of the deadly synthetic opioid fentanyl in the area. Fentanyl, which is up to 50 times more powerful than heroin, is one of a handful of...
The Association of Arkansas Counties have now joined in the lawsuit
By: Scott Carroll, Janelle Lilley (KATV Ch. 7 News) www.katv.com LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — The Association of Arkansas Counties on Thursday afternoon became the second statewide group to file a federal lawsuit against opioid manufacturers and distributors over how the...
DEA wins national award for its website targeting college drug abuse
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration’s website for professionals working to prevent drug abuse among college students has received a Blue Pencil Award of Excellence by the National Association of Government Communicators. In July 2017, DEA...
Arkansas Municipal League Honors State Drug Director
The Arkansas Municipal League at its 84th Convention, held June 13-15 in Little Rock, honored Arkansas Drug Director Kirk Lane with the John Woodruff “City Above Self” Award. The award is presented to a person who has provided lasting benefits to cities and towns of...