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dirty needle on the sidewalk - Tranq Dope & The Dangers Of Xylazine In Ohio

Tranq Dope & The Dangers Of Xylazine In Ohio

August 17, 2022

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..

marijuana and alcohol shots - Cross-Faded | Effects & Risks Of Being Drunk & High

Cross-Faded | Effects & Risks Of Being Drunk & High

August 04, 2022

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..

What Are Track Marks?

What Are Track Marks?

August 02, 2022

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..

4 Reasons Why Alcohol Should Be Banned Or Illegal

4 Reasons Why Alcohol Should Be Banned Or Illegal

July 26, 2022

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..

Ohio Drug And Alcohol Assessment | What You Can Expect

Ohio Drug And Alcohol Assessment | What You Can Expect

July 15, 2022

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,..

The 5 Most Dangerous Drugs In Ohio

The 5 Most Dangerous Drugs In Ohio

July 12, 2022

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..

Harm Reduction Efforts In Ohio

Harm Reduction Efforts In Ohio

June 30, 2022

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..

Ohio Drug Overdose Deaths | Data & Prevention

Ohio Drug Overdose Deaths | Data & Prevention

June 27, 2022

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..

OARRS & Prescription Drug Abuse In Ohio Pharmacist looking at his computer OARRS system

What Is OARRS? | Ohio Automated Rx Reporting System (OARRS)

June 03, 2022

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..

Substance Abuse Patterns & Trends In Rural Areas

Substance Abuse Trends In Rural Areas

May 26, 2022

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..

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