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By Lucas Bennett Sober living home in a quiet neighborhood Local governments across the United States face a difficult challenge: balancing neighborhood preservation with the urgent need to support individuals recovering from substance abuse. Many cities, including Louisville Metro, have enacted zoning codes and ordinances that restrict access to sober living homes. These restrictions often stem from concerns about property values, neighborhood character, and safety. Yet, these policies...

Recovery from mental health challenges, addiction, or trauma often follows a complex path. Traditional clinical approaches sometimes fall short, leaving individuals feeling stuck or unsupported. The social model of recovery offers a different perspective that focuses on community, relationships, and social environments. This approach has gained attention for its success when other methods do not deliver lasting results. This post explores what the social model of recovery is, why it works,...

By Lucas Bennett Medicaid spending on medication assisted treatment surge Kentucky continues to rank among the states hardest hit by the opioid epidemic, yet despite years of aggressive spending, overdose deaths and relapse rates remain unacceptably high. In response, state Medicaid policy has increasingly prioritized Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) —primarily buprenorphine (Suboxone), methadone, and long-acting injectable buprenorphine (Sublocade). These approaches are routinely...