Kentucky drug overdose deaths increase by 16 percent - SFGate

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Kentucky drug overdose deaths increase by 16 percent SFGate FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Faced with increasing numbers of overdose drug deaths, Kentucky state lawmakers toughened penalties for drug traffickers and increased spending on addiction treatment programs last year. The result so far: a 16 percent increase ... Drug overdose deaths climb to record level in Kentucky in 2015Lexington Herald Leader Fentanyl-linked OD deaths up in NKYCincinnati.com Kentucky in line for $18 million boost to treat opioid addictionThe San Luis Obispo Tribune The Courier-Journal -WTVQ -89.3 WFPL -LEX18 Lexington KY News all 12 news articles »

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