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Recovering Opioid Addicts Fuel Kentucky’s Rebirth | Saturday Extra

Feb 24, 2024
13:30
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Recovering opioid addicts in Kentucky are fueling the state's rebirth by starting businesses and driving economic growth. Writer Sam Quinones details the organic recovery story. Explore the intersections of drug trafficking, treatment, and community initiatives. Resilient recovery entrepreneurs in Hazard, Kentucky are revitalizing the community with new ventures. Kentucky's transformation from the opioid crisis includes factors like community efforts and innovative reforms.
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Quick takeaways

  • Recovering addicts driving economic rejuvenation in small towns in Kentucky through entrepreneurship and community engagement.
  • Local residents supporting micro-entrepreneurs in recovery highlight a shift towards community-driven revitalization efforts in eastern Kentucky towns.

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Kentucky's Quiet Revitalization

Kentucky, an early victim of the opioid crisis, is showing signs of recovery, with a focus on home-grown investments in small towns. Investigative journalist Sam Kenyonez discusses the emerging quiet revolution in eastern Kentucky, highlighting the role of locals in rebuilding the communities.

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