Well over 200 people, the majority Kentucky cyclists are participating in the second bike-walk summit. Advocacy remains a part of the focus of two wheeled riding enthusiasts.

  The U.S. Justice Department and Drug Enforcement Administration are proposing a reduction in the amount of controlled substances that can be manufactured in the U.S. next year. The move would help states like Kentucky, which lost more 
than 1,500 residents to drug overdoses last year.

  The U.S. Justice Department and Drug Enforcement Administration are proposing a reduction in the amount of controlled substances that can be manufactured in the U.S. next year. The move would help states like Kentucky, which lost more 
than 1,500 residents to drug overdoses last year.

Lexington’s council is expected to vote on establishing a public art fund later this month.  The matter was discussed both in committee and during council work session earlier this week. 

A congressional field hearing in Lexington Thursday included discussion on issues related to opioid recovery and transitional housing.  Testimony on opioid use for pain management was also presented.

It came from substance abuse recovery, housing, and medical research representatives.  Among them, University of Kentucky Center on Drug and Alcohol Research Director Sharon Walsh.   She said a slight reduction has come in the number of opioids prescribed nationally.  But, Walsh says a three day limit on pain medicine following a procedure may fall short of the overall intent.