Treatment
July 26, 2022
Study: Supplies of a Drug Meant to Fight Opioid Addiction Fell During the Pandemic
The nation’s per capita supply of methadone fell 20% from the first quarter of 2020 to the second quarter of that year, according to a new analysis.
July 20, 2022
National Opioid Settlement helps Ohio communities combat opioid epidemic
What You Need To Know: Gov. Mike DeWine became the first in the nation to sue opioid makers and drug distributors in 2017 for the role they're played in the opioid epidemic. DeWine won the lawsuit and received a settlement of more than $8.6 million. The money will go towards helping Ohio communities combat the opioid epidemic. Montgomery County, which had 566 overdose deaths in 2017, was one of those recipients.
July 15, 2022
In Dayton, Portman Leads Roundtable Discussion on Addressing Ongoing Drug Crisis in the U.S.
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Senator Rob Portman (R-OH) held a roundtable discussion with community leaders to discuss ways Congress and others can continue to address the ongoing drug crisis in Ohio and all around the United States
July 11, 2022
Study provides first evidence of link between opioid use disorder, chronic pain
This first-of-its-kind study by researchers at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center and College of Medicine and University of Michigan Medical School explored one potential mechanism – central sensitization – among individuals with OUD.
July 5, 2022
Bill looks to provide better access to medication combatting opioid addiction
What You Need To Know: Rep. Mike Turner announced details of the Mainstream Addiction and Treatment Act. It's a bill that would allow practitioners to prescribe Buprenorphine without a waiver from the Drug Enforcement Administration. Buprenorphine is a prescription drug that helps treat pain and addiction to opioids. The bill has been passed by the House of Representatives and waiting to be voted on by the Senate
June 20, 2022
‘Untreated’: Patients with opioid addiction could soon lose access to virtual care
Federal regulations that have allowed practitioners the flexibility to prescribe buprenorphine virtually — and to patients outside their state — are due to expire along with the Covid-19 public health emergency.
May 23, 2022
Opioid Use Disorder Training in Med School Improves Awareness of Patient Needs
Third-year students' knowledge of OUD treatments significantly increased after training
May 11, 2022
Here's to Hoping: Adena Health Substance Abuse Program Tackles the Opioid Crisis in Rural Ohio
Key Takeaways: The health system's partnership with the community, the Hope Partnership Project, has helped them combat substance abuse disorders like opioid addiction in their community. Appalachian Ohio was the epicenter of the nation's opioid crisis. Taking steps to disprove negative stigmas associated with substance abuse disorders has made the community more receptive of the Hope Partnership Project's efforts.
