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..
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 problemhelp courts determine whether a person charged with a DUI,..
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..
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