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Kentucky’s Overdose Drop and the Hospital Role | Lexington News
Kentucky’s overdose deaths dropped nearly 23% in 2025 — a major victory saving families and proving prevention, treatment, and recovery support work. But with over 1,100 Kentuckians still dying from overdoses last year, the fight isn’t over. Hospitals are leading the charge: cutting unnecessary opioid prescriptions, connecting patients to care in ERs, and offering peer support that makes asking for help feel safe. Programs like KYSOS and its Emergency Department Bridge initiative have already delivered over 2,000 peer support contacts this year — coaching, resources, and naloxone education…
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