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Aubrey Whelan, The Philadelphia Inquirer

Addiction to opioids and tobacco increases risk for COVID-19, study finds

September 21, 2020
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Ariyl Onstott, WTOL 11

Local treatment facility 'busier than ever before' amidst pandemic

September 21, 2020
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n.a., Sentinel-Tribune

Mercy College gets grant to support opioid-affected families

September 21, 2020
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Sara Arthurs, The Courier

Free naloxone distribution planned

September 21, 2020
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Terry DeMio, Cincinnati.com The Enquirer

Addicted hit harder by COVID-19, nationwide study shows; doctors urged to make 'action plans'

September 20, 2020
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Alan Ashworth, Akron Beacon Journal

Resource fair in Akron offers Narcan and help to the addicted, their families

September 19, 2020
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Resources

Discover a variety of reports, podcast, videos, and other resources to learn more about the opioid epidemic in Ohio and across the United States.
Podcasts

Cuyahoga County Opioid Deaths Rising; COVID-19 Keeping Patients From Seeking Care

June 16, 2020
Reports

Effects of the Ohio Opioid Prescribing Guidelines on Total Joint Arthroplasty Postsurgical Prescribing and Refilling Behavior of Surgeons and Patients

April 20, 2020
Reports

Populations most at risk of opiate addiction

March 19, 2020
Podcasts

Behind the Story: Healing the Youngest Victims of the Opioid Crisis

March 4, 2020
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Ohio Makes Plans To Allocate Eventual Opioid Settlement

February 29, 2020
Podcasts

Helping A Child Whose Parent Is Struggling With Addiction

February 6, 2020
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