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..
Gray death (also spelled grey death) is a mixture of different opioid drugs. Although the exact combination can vary, synthetic opioids like fentanyl and carfentanil are two common ingredients. The..
Opioids are powerful painkillers that pose a high risk of abuse, addiction, and overdose. When prescriptions for opioids rose in the 1990s, so did opioid addictions and overdose deaths. Since..
Like the rest of the country, Ohio has been overwhelmed by the opioid epidemic. However, in recent years, a non-opioid drug has also started wreaking havoc on the state: methamphetamine...
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