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Vinton’s ‘loud and proud’ approach to overdose awareness sees a massive reduction in deaths
MCARTHUR, Ohio (WOUB/Report for America) — Anyone taking State Route 93 east out of McArthur Thursday evening might have thought there was a party at the county fairground. There were… Read More
Glouster’s youth grapple with the impact of substance use disorder in a new book
GLOUSTER, Ohio (WOUB/Report for America) — After Briley Mash saw her dad hit her mom, her uncle carried her to her grandparents’ house. Her father ran away; someone called the… Read More
Addiction can lead to financial ruin. Ohio wants to teach finance pros to help stem the loss
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Joe Smith did not picture raising his granddaughter at age 66, but when his daughter’s illness tied to addiction meant she couldn’t care for her child,… Read More
Southeast Ohio Suicide Prevention Conference
The Southeast Ohio Suicide Prevention Conference will provide a platform for regional coalitions, professionals, organizations, and others dedicated to community solutions and a platform to address the public health problem… Read More
Free Narcan and drug test strips distributed throughout West Virginia
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — Volunteers and public health workers have set up shop in parks, churches, post offices and community centers for the biggest overdose reversal drug training and distribution… Read More
Recovery Through Employment: ARC Funding Makes Ohio Valley Programs Possible
Jessica Stapleton was in the thralls of active addiction when she first heard of the Recovery to Work program. She had lost the trust of her family and custody of… Read More
“Diseases Of Despair” Deaths Drop Slightly But Still Higher In Appalachia
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (OVR) — New research shows that deaths due to the mix of substance use disorder and suicides known as “diseases of despair” declined slightly in 2018. But… Read More
Public Forums on Substance Use Response Plan Set in W.Va.
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — Public forums will be held starting this week on a statewide response to substance use in West Virginia. The first will be Tuesday at the Beckley-Raleigh… Read More
Heartland High: Ohio’s First School For Students With Addiction
Bouncing on a purple exercise ball, Alyssa talks to her new teacher about what classes she needs to graduate. “There’s a Psychology 1 as an elective, I would take that,… Read More
More Kids Are Getting Placed In Foster Care Because Of Parents’ Drug Use
With drug use surging in the past decade and a half, many parents are losing custody of their kids. But is foster care the best solution?
DeWine Calls For 30 New Drug Courts In Ohio
Gov. Mike DeWine will propose the creation of 30 new specialty dockets, known as drug courts, as part of his budget expected to be officially released Friday. The move is… Read More