Ohio is one of the most affected states by the opioid epidemic, with some of the top numbers of opioid-related deaths in the nation. Here is what you should know about the state of opioid addiction in Ohio and where to seek treatment if you or a loved one have an addiction. Georgetown Behavioral Hospital...Read More
If you suspect that someone you love is using heroin, you’re probably very worried. Heroin addiction can have life-altering effects on people, and it can be hard to convince someone to get help. Naturally, you want to confirm your fears before you say anything—and knowing the behavioral and physical signs of heroin use can make...Read More
Ohio has been one of the states worst hit by the ongoing opioid crisis in America. One of the major reasons for this is the increasing amount of synthetic heroin being sold on the black market. Alongside well-known opioids like fentanyl, other synthetic opioids—such as U-47700, carfentanil, and China White heroin—are a constant danger. In...Read More
Over the last decade, the state of Ohio has been hit hard by the drug crisis. With the use of synthetic opioids like fentanyl, pink, and carfentanil on the rise, overdoses have become much more common. In 2007, unintentional drug poisoning became the leading cause of injury death in Ohio, surpassing motor vehicle crashes for...Read More
With more and more reports of the gray death drug appearing throughout the United States, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is urging the public to learn as much about this deadly substance as possible before additional lives are lost. With that in mind, here are five important facts you need to know about the gray...Read More
It’s no secret that Ohio has been deeply affected by the opioid epidemic. And in many cases, opioid overdoses proved fatal. But in recent years, it seemed that the problem was improving. For example, the National Institute on Drug Abuse reports that the 2017 rate of 4,293 opioid overdose deaths fell to 3,237 deaths in...Read More
