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State Of Ohio-Ohio Launches New Effort To Track Drug Overdose Deaths

Ohio Launches New Effort To Track Drug Overdose Deaths

March 17, 2023

In 2020, 5,017 Ohioans died of unintentional drug overdoses, a 25% increase from the previous year. In 2021, there were 5,210 unintentional overdose deaths. Most of these deaths involved opioids,..

St. Paddy's Day Parade-Sober St. Patrick's Day | 7 Tips For Managing Alcohol Recovery

Sober St. Patrick’s Day | 7 Tips For Managing Alcohol Recovery

March 14, 2023

Every year, St. Patrick’s Day celebrates Irish culture and the legacy of St. Patrick, patron saint of Ireland. Many people observe the holiday by binge drinking.  If you’re recovering from..

How To Get Involved In 2023's National Drug & Alcohol Facts Week (NDAFW)

How To Get Involved In 2023’s National Drug & Alcohol Facts Week (NDAFW)

March 10, 2023

Many Ohio teens experiment with alcohol and other drugs. Most of them don’t fully understand the risks of drug use, including overdose and addiction. That’s why the National Institute on..

Hydroxyzine Pills-Could Hydroxyzine Reduce Opioid Withdrawal?

Could Hydroxyzine Reduce Opioid Withdrawal?

February 20, 2023

Many Ohioans live with opioid use disorder (also called opioid addiction). One of the most common symptoms of this disease is physical dependence. That means that when you stop using..

Man Giving A Homeless Person Coffee-10 Random Acts Of Kindness For Better Mental Health

10 Random Acts Of Kindness For Better Mental Health

February 10, 2023

Kindness means more than being nice. It means being helpful, generous, or selfless. And for those struggling with mental health issues or addiction, one simple act of kindness can make..

Fentanyl Test Strips-Fentanyl Test Strips In Ohio

Fentanyl Test Strips Decriminalized In Ohio

February 10, 2023

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Ohio has the country’s fourth-highest drug overdose death rate. Most of those deaths involve fentanyl.  Fentanyl is a powerful synthetic..

Woman Losing Money At A Casino-Gambling Addiction In Ohio | Symptoms, Risk Factors, & Treatment

Gambling Addiction In Ohio | Symptoms & How To Get Help

January 26, 2023

About 10% of Ohio residents have a gambling problem or are at risk of developing one.  When you have a gambling problem, you continue to gamble even when it has..

What Is Rizzy? | Dangerous New Skin-Eating Drug Additive

What Is Rizzy? | Dangerous New Skin-Eating Drug Additive

January 20, 2023

Numerous Ohio residents live with heroin addiction. Heroin is an opioid that poses serious health risks, including liver disease, heart infection, addiction, and overdose.  The drug becomes even more dangerous..

5 Tips For A Successful Dry January In Ohio

5 Tips For A Successful Dry January In Ohio

January 09, 2023

Dry January is an annual program that challenges people to abstain from alcohol for the first month of the New Year. It was first started in 2012 by Alcohol Change..

2 mg Of Fentanyl-What Does One Milligram Of Powder Substance Look Like?

What Does One Milligram Of Powder Substance Look Like?

December 30, 2022

Illicit drugs come in many dosage forms, including powders. Some of the most popular powder substances include cocaine, fentanyl, heroin, methamphetamine, and MDMA. These controlled substances are available in various..

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