What Programs Are There in Kentucky for Drug Abuse?

Question by kathy h: what programs are there in Kentucky for drug abuse?
My nephew is addicted to drugs and reciently signed himself into rehab. He is there for 14 days but feels that he needs to be in longer, but he doesn’t have insurance to cover the cost, where can he get help?

Best answer:

Answer by glamour04111
call your local health department

Answer by g i
call comp care in your area or ask about the rehab program at easterstate hospital in Lexington or the shwartz center in Lexington. Both are long term and free. Good luck.

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