Addiction

Yesterday, the first bellwether trial in the opioid multidistrict litigation (MDL) came to a close with a jury verdict in favor the plaintiffs.

Suing companies that contributed to the opioid epidemic may not be the most effective way to hold them accountable.

Those responsible for the opioid-related deaths of hundreds of thousands of Americans are yet to be held accountable.

The opioid epidemic claims the lives of thousands of Ohioans every year with many leaving families and children behind.

Fight Fentanyl Fridays on the corner of Monroe and Douglas raises awareness of the dangers of opioids.

(COLUMBUS, Ohio) -- Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction (ODRC) Director Annette Chambers-Smith announced today that ODRC is moving forward with plans to renovate its former prison near Nelsonville.

Law enforcement leaders and addiction experts detail what is causing a rise in overdose deaths. They said the pandemic, isolation and trauma are some of the key contributing factors. Fentanyl is the main culprit behind overdose deaths in Ohio

Ohio has seen a surge in overdose deaths since the beginning of the pandemic. The state received a substantial amount of money after a major legal settlement with opioid manufacturers. Harm Reduction Ohio is one of the organizations following the money