Overdose deaths in Kentucky have seen a reduction for three straight years, something Governor Andy Beshear attributes to expanding access to treatment resources and the efforts of law enforcement to get dangerous drugs off the street.
“In 2025, the Kentucky State Police made 5,141 drug-related arrests, holding accountable those who are selling dangerous drugs,” said Beshear during Thursday’s Team Kentucky Update. “The state police also removed more than $18.9 million worth of drugs off our streets last year. That included $277,000 worth of fentanyl, over $2.1 million worth of cocaine, and nearly $4.4 million worth of methamphetamine.”
The governor says the KSP’s efforts go beyond drug enforcement.
“The Angel Initiative is a program operated by KSP that helps those that are struggling with addiction, and gives them a way to connect to recovery resources with no questions asked,” Beshear said. “Last year, the agency was able to help 15 Kentuckians through the program.”
The Angel Initiative is available at all 16 KSP posts across the commonwealth.
Beshear says if you or somebody you know is struggling with addiction, know you are not alone.
“35 counties are now certified as Recovery Ready Communities,” Beshear said. “That covers 1.9 million Kentuckians, and that means people are trained and ready. They have the state of the art techniques. They want to help you. So I know it might feel like you’re alone, but people care about you. You’re loved, and we are ready to help you.”
Visit www.FindHelpNowKY.org or call 1-833-8KY-HELP to find recovery resources near you.
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