Pain
October 29, 2021
The journalist who foretold the opioid epidemic sounds the alarm on the next wave
When journalist Sam Quinones went looking for a buyer for the book that became “Dreamland” a decade ago, there was little interest.
October 21, 2021
From sheriff to inmate: Ohio man shares story of failure to help others struggling with addiction
At just 34-years-old, Kyle Overmyer was the youngest sheriff in Ohio. The stress of the job combined with physical pain led him down a dangerous path of addiction.
February 6, 2020
Handling chronic pain may curb opioid epidemic, doctors say
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX/WTTE) — For many people, pain fuels the opioid crisis. In fact, according to the CDC, Ohioans are being prescribed opioids at a higher rate than the U.S. average. However, state health officials said if people can handle how they treat their pain this may curb the epidemic.
January 12, 2020
Gabapentin may become controlled substance in Ohio amid abuse
Gabapentin, a drug viewed as an alternative to opioids, is being abused across Ohio, experts and state officials warn. The misuse could lead the state to reclassify the drug.
December 19, 2019
Nurses defend Ohio doctor accused of murdering 25 patients in lawsuit against hospital
Dr. William Husel allegedly ordered excessive doses of fentanyl to speed the end of patients' lives. Some former colleagues are rallying around him.
November 25, 2019
A Sip Of Morphine: Uganda's Old-School Solution To A Shortage Of Painkillers
In the United States, drugmakers have flooded the market with powerful, sophisticated opioids. And that's fueled an epidemic of addiction. But across Africa many patients can't afford even mild painkillers — let alone medications to help people in extreme pain.
August 2, 2019
Gov. DeWine: 'No Doubt' Drugmakers Caused Opioid Crisis
Gov. Mike DeWine said Friday that evidence recently made public makes clear that drug makers were responsible for the deadly opioid crisis and that they had lied about the addictiveness of their painkillers.
April 4, 2019
How the Opioid Epidemic Became a Uniquely American Problem
Hosts of the NPR podcast Throughline wanted to look at the history of opioid use in America. What they found is it’s not a story about drugs, but about pain
