Together, we can stem the tide of drug abuse in Indiana.

The prescription drug abuse epidemic in Indiana presents a wide range of challenges for health care providers:

- A record number of Hoosiers are overdosing.
- Aggressive behavior from addicts seeking opioids has jolted the health care working environment.
- Addressing workforce shortages and the increased need for addiction and behavioral health services.

IHA is working with Indiana hospitals to address all of the ripple effects that the opioid epidemic has caused. Some of IHA’s most recent advocacy to prevent drug abuse in Indiana includes:

Working with ISMA, the Governor’s Drug Task Force and others to establish opioid prescribing guidelines for Emergency Departments.
Passing legislation to limit prescribing to no more than a 7-day supply of an opioid when first prescribing to a patient.
Engaging with key stakeholders to expand treatment options for opioid abuse.

If you’re interested in joining IHA’s drug abuse advocacy efforts, email Julie Habig, Vice President of Legislative Relations or call (317) 423-7740.

Alliance for a Healthier Indiana
IHA invites you to explore the Alliance for a Healthier Indiana, a group of health care professionals, advocates, community and business leaders from across Indiana who are committed to improving the health of our state. One of our main focus areas is combating the opioid epidemic in Indiana.