Three Locations, Five Parolees, Multiple Guns, Weapons Seized During ‘Operation Cave Closed’
Multiple drugs and guns were seized and five people on parole were arrested at three locations in El Dorado to kickstart 2023. The 13th Judicial Drug Task Force in conjunction with the El Dorado Police Department and Union County Sheriff’s Department completed the...
Arkansas recovery group using settlement money to fight opioid addiction
All 75 counties in Arkansas will be receiving training and other life-saving resources thanks to the Arkansas Opioid Recovery Partnership. As the battle against opioid addiction in Arkansas continues, the Arkansas Opioid Recovery Partnership (ARORP) has stepped up to...
Arkansans Drop 27,000 Pounds of Medications In The Box On Drug Take Back Day
Despite the rain and competing with college football games, Arkansans loyally answered the call to “Drop It In The Box” with nearly 27,000 pounds (13.46 tons) of medications collected from Saturday’s 24th semi-annual Arkansas Drug Take Back Day. “It’s a blessing that...
Arkansas Opioid Recovery Partnership Announces Funding Opportunities for Abatement Programs
Arkansas Opioid Recovery Partnership Announces Funding Opportunities for Abatement Programs Funds received from settlement agreements and bankruptcies in opioid litigation will reduce overdose deaths through prevention, treatment, enforcement and recovery programs in...
Hope Officer Recognized By Arkansas Drug Director For Saving Middle School Student’s Life
An officer who saved the life of a middle school student in Hope was recognized by Arkansas Drug Director Boyce Hamlet this week. “Relying on instincts and proper training, a child’s life was saved by the quick actions of this law enforcement officer,” Hamlet said....
Governor Appoints Boyce Hamlet, Experienced Law Enforcement Officer, Parole Board Member, as Drug Director
Governor Asa Hutchinson has selected a long-time law-enforcement officer as the state’s new Drug Director. Boyce Hamlet will assume the position on August 29. He replaces Kirk Lane, drug director since July 2017, who has accepted a job as director of the newly created...
$2.5M in federal grants awarded to fund substance abuse treatments at 5 statewide faith-based treatment centers
The Arkansas Department of Human Services (DHS) and the Office of the Arkansas Drug Director today announced five recipients who will split $2.5 million in federal grants to implement statewide faith-based treatment programs. Through a partnership with the Substance...
28,000+ Pounds of Medications Collected On Arkansas Drug Take Back Day
Arkansans are once again proving commitment to the mission of the Drug Take Back program and saving lives. In four hours, 126 Arkansas law enforcement agencies collected 28,480 pounds (12.92 tons) of medications during the 23rd Arkansas Drug Take Back Day. [Statistics...
AR Drug Take Back Day is April 30
What: 23rd semi-annual Arkansas Prescription Drug Take Back Day (partnership with the DEA National Prescription Drug Take Back Day) When: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Saturday, April 30, 2022 Where: At secure collection sites statewide; full list at...
DHS Employee Earns 40 Nurse Leaders Under 40
The Arkansas Center for Nursing is proud to announce the 2021 40 Nurse Leaders Under 40! Congratulations to these amazing nurse leaders! Jennifer Shuler is an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner with 11 years of APRN experience. She graduated from Arkansas State University...
