Louisville Recovery Community Connection

11/21/2025

Cross-Addiction: When Substance Use and Gambling Intersect

Research shows that people affected by substance use disorder are at a significantly higher risk of developing a gambling disorder. These struggles often share the same roots — changes in the brain’s reward system, emotional pain, and the search for relief.

Cross-addiction is real, serious, and often overlooked. The same feelings that drive someone to use substances can also lead them toward gambling, creating a cycle that’s difficult to break without understanding and support.

At Louisville Recovery Community Connection (LRCC), we believe recovery means addressing all pathways of addiction — because healing the whole person is key to lasting recovery. 💛

If you or someone you love is struggling, know that help and hope are available.

11/21/2025

Today at Louisville Recovery Community Connection we are doing HIV/ Hep C testing from our local health department.

11/20/2025

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11/19/2025

Join us for an important Problem Gambling Awareness Townhall in Wi******er, KY.

As problem gambling continues to rise across Kentucky, this community event will focus on recognizing the warning signs, understanding how gambling and substance use addiction are connected, and learning how to support loved ones who may be struggling.

Led by Kimberly Hinkel-Browning, MSSW, this conversation will highlight available resources across the state and offer practical ways our community can be part of the solution.

📍 The Recovery Center
📅 December 3rd
⏰ 11:00 AM
📍 Wi******er, KY

This Townhall is open to everyone—families, professionals, faith leaders, and anyone who wants to learn more and help build a safer, healthier community.

For more information, please email: KimberlyHinkel@yahoo.com

Hosted by: LRCC & SOS for Addictions
Sponsored by: KY Problem Gambling Assistance Program

11/16/2025

We would like for everyone to take a quick second and wish our very own Dylan Mingus a Happy Birthday 🎈🎂.

Dylan has been with LRCC for 3 years and has been the glue that has held us together the whole way.

It has been a pleasure to watch Dylan grow into the Recovery Community Pillar that he is.

We love you Dylan !

11/16/2025