Alcohol is the most popular drug in the United States. Unfortunately, drinking alcohol can have serious consequences, especially if you drink too much. About 19% of Americans struggle with excessive..

In Ohio, drug and alcohol assessments are often used to: help employers determine whether an employee has a substance abuse problem help courts determine whether a person charged with a..

According to the Ohio Department of Health, 5,083 Ohio residents died of drug overdoses in 2021. That’s the highest number ever recorded in the state.  Like other U.S. residents, Ohioans..

In 2021, the Ohio overdose death rate reached 5,083, the highest number ever recorded in the state. To reduce this rate and other drug-related dangers, Ohio has introduced various harm..

In 2020, there were 5,017 drug overdose deaths in the state of Ohio, a 25% increase compared to 2019. Fatalities from drug overdoses have seen an upward trend over the..

When you hear the term “drug abuse,” you might think of illegal drugs like cocaine and methamphetamine. However, many people also abuse prescription drugs, especially opioid analgesics (painkillers).  To combat..

About 1 in 5 Americans live in rural areas. A rural area is a community with relatively few people and buildings.  Most substance abuse reports focus on highly populated urban..

In 2021, 10.5% of adult Ohio residents reported participating in non-medical drug use over the past year. It is likely that fentanyl has a high prevalence of illicit drug use..

Heroin is an opioid drug made from the opiate (natural opioid) morphine. It causes a rush of relaxation and joy. However, it also poses a high risk of serious health..

Driving with a blood alcohol content (BAC) of 0.08 percent or higher in Ohio can result in misdemeanor charges, fines, license suspensions, mandatory traffic school, and other penalties. Driving under..