In 2015, Ohio had the highest number of opioid overdose deaths in the nation. This led public health experts to dub the state “ground zero” for the opioid epidemic.  Since..

Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid that’s considered the deadliest drug in the United States. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), it’s up to 50 times stronger..

Numerous Ohio residents live with opioid addiction. This life-threatening disease causes physical dependence, which means your body can’t function normally without opioids. If you stop using them, you may experience..

According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), about 1,906,000 Ohioans have a mental health condition such as depression, bipolar disorder, or substance use disorder (also called drug addiction). ..

In August, an Ohio judge ruled that three of the nation’s biggest pharmacies (CVS, Walgreens, and Walmart) must pay $650 million for their role in the Ohio opioid epidemic. The..

Many Ohio residents abuse drugs, and drug abuse causes a variety of mental, behavioral, and physical symptoms. When left untreated, it can lead to drug addiction. This serious disease makes..

The state of Ohio has various drug laws. That’s why many Ohio residents who struggle with drug abuse and addiction end up in the criminal justice system. Here’s what you..

Public health officials have long considered fentanyl the most dangerous drug on Ohio’s illicit drug market. Recently, however, Ohio residents have been struggling with another deadly substance: tranq dope.  This..

Although Ohio has not legalized recreational marijuana (cannabis) use, many Ohio residents regularly engage in it. Some of them combine the drug with alcohol. This trend, which is known as..

In Ohio, about 200,000 people live with opioid addiction. One of the most accessible and dangerous opioids is heroin, and many Ohio residents with heroin addiction inject it through their..