Opioid Addiction

There were 63 fatal overdoses in January 2022, the deadliest January on record, according to data from the county medical examiner's office.

Community leaders around Ohio are weighing whether to sign on to t he $26 billion opioid settlement with three drug distributors and a manufacturer ....

As the COVID-19 pandemic is exacerbating the opioid epidemic, Cuyahoga County announced plans to use millions from its 2019 opioid settlement with Johnson & Johnson to support women and infants dealing with substance use disorders.

"We will find you and ensure that the justice system treats you like the drug dealer you are," said Assistant Attorney General Brian Benczkowski.

Here are your morning headlines for Tuesday, August 20:Summit County gets nursing home task force;CWRU to use grant for opioid training;FirstEnergy…

Here are your morning headlines for Friday, October 2:$8M to help workers, companies affected by opioids;Couple sues Akron Fright Fest owner,…

U.S. Sen. Rob Portman says his proposal to limit initial prescriptions of opioids to three days in cases of acute pain is based on good science. He…

Sen. Sherrod Brown is introducing a bill tomorrow to provide funding for devices that detect fentanyl.The POWER Act would provide funds for portable…

A health care association is touting what its members believe to be a clear path Ohioans can take to cut down on opioid addiction. This path would take a…

The largest business group in the state has put together a free online toolkit for any employer who’s dealing with opioid problems in the workplace –…