Kentucky Governor says overdose rates are declining in the state

KENTUCKY(KBSI) – Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear announces steady decline in overdose deaths in the state.

Beshear shares Team Kentucky is saving lives and strengthening communities as the commonwealth celebrates four straight years of declines in overdose deaths.

Made possible with encouragement through the lifesaving progress, the Governor is highlighting important programs that led to the success, including addiction services through Medicaid and the Opioid Response Effort, Narcan distribution, grant funding to addiction treatment organizations, Recovery Ready Communities, reentry services, and efforts by the Kentucky State Police (KSP) and law enforcement to remove dangerous drugs from Kentucky communities.