KENTUCKY —  State Representative Adam Bowling (R- Middlesboro) says establishing community partnerships in each of Kentucky's 120 counties is key to the overall success of helping Kentuckians with substance use disorders.

During this In Focus Kentucky segment, Rep. Bowling explains that Kentucky is currently losing the battle against substance use disorder, as overdose deaths are up over 20% and substance use is tearing Kentucky families apart and costing the state in many ways.

Before passing the Kentucky House of Representatives, several changes were made to the originally filed, House Bill 7.

The House Local Government Committee included a substitute to the proposed legislation that adds more people to the advisory council including some individuals that are in recovery and formerly incarcerated.

A floor amendment added two additional members to the statewide advisory council which would include appointees from the Speaker of the House and Senate President.

House Bill 7 passed through the House 95-1 and now moves to the Senate for consideration in committee.