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March 5, 2020
Montgomery County Commission votes to join One Ohio Initiative opioid settlement efforts
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) – The Montgomery County Commission voted at a special meeting Thursday to join the One Ohio Initiative.
The initiative seeks to settle all opioid lawsuits across Ohio in one offer.
March 4, 2020
Yost: Extend deadline for cities, counties to join pursuit of Ohio opioid settlement
Attorney General Dave Yost wants to give Ohio’s local governments more time to join the state in pursuing a unified legal settlement with the drug industry over the deadly damage toll from opioids.
March 4, 2020
Area entities opt into potential opioid settlement
The state of Ohio is seeking to settle its lawsuit with various opioid manufacturers.
March 4, 2020
Advocates, recovering addicts say Narcan access with proper treatment could help curb opioid crisis
COLUMBUS (WCMH) – Access to a life-saving drug has expanded exponentially in recent years in Ohio. Some advocates think the increase in naloxone dispensing, both in pharmacies and through community initiatives, could eventually help curb the state’s opioid epidemic.
March 4, 2020
Inside a Preschool That Treats the Youngest Victims of the Opioid Crisis
This story is part of an EdSurge Research series about the early childhood education workforce.
March 4, 2020
Stark County to join state settlement talks on opioids
County commissioners agreed to join efforts by Ohio to reach a global settlement agreement with the pharmaceutical industry.
March 4, 2020
East Liverpool joins opioid fight
EAST LIVERPOOL –Council members authorized Mayor Greg Bricker to sign documents that could result in funds if a potential litigation against opioid suppliers.
March 4, 2020
Latta introduces legislation reducing barriers to non-opioid pain management alternatives
Congressman Bob Latta, R-Bowling Green, has introduced H.R. 5833, legislation working to increase accessibility to non-opioid treatment for those suffering from chronic pain.
