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May 6, 2022
Ohio State campus warns of fake Adderall pills after two students die
Key points. A second Ohio State University student died from an apparent drug overdose. The students have not been identified. OSU President Kristina Johnson is warning students about the dangers of contaminated drugs.
May 5, 2022
The Must-Have Gear for Going Out This Summer? Narcan!
With overdose deaths on the rise, it’s more important than ever to carry potentially life-saving medications. You never know who might need it.
February 23, 2022
Ohio ranks third in country for highest total fentanyl deaths last year
CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - Ohioans continue to die from opioid overdoses at an alarming pace.
February 2, 2022
'15 years ago, I was waiting to die': After 10 years in recovery, this Cincinnati woman is helping turn the tide in the opioid epidemic
What You Need To Know: Amy Parker is celebrating 10 years sober in March 2022. Her addiction started as a teenager after a series of knee surgeries. During her recovery,. Parker found a future as a peer recovery counselor. Now she’s working with New Foundations to help the organization rebuild after the pandemic
December 12, 2021
Organizations call on state to use opioid settlement money
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
November 24, 2021
Convenient store workers save customers from overdoses
NaloxBox program putting narcan in public places
November 17, 2021
U.S. overdose deaths hit new high; Biden administration announces strategy to reduce toll
The United States is heading for another new record in overdose deaths, with an American dying every five minutes.
November 15, 2021
Ohio getting $808 million in opioid settlement funds, one organization wants that to go towards “life saving tactics”
The $808 million comes from an opioid settlement from distributors who helped fuel the national overdose epidemic.