Ohio’s Department of Higher Education is considering including education regarding drug abuse and teaching drug abuse prevention to soon-to-be teachers in the state. For years, the Ohio Department of Higher Education has added pertinent topics to the curriculum for teachers. In addition to covering a variety of teaching methods, subject matter-specific curriculum, and education regarding … Read More
Ohio DART Program Works to Fight Opioid Addiction One Person at a Time
Wherever you live, it is not unusual to turn on the news and hear a report of opioid abuse and addiction in your area. The numbers are staggering around the country, and Ohio is not immune. With the high number of opioid-related deaths and addiction comes the dire need to help solve this epidemic. The … Read More
How and Why Bullying Leads to Substance Abuse for Ohio’s Kids
Bullying is a serious issue with long-lasting detrimental effects for its victims and even for bullies themselves. In light of these negative effects, schools around the country are setting initiatives to educate kids about the dangers of bullying and hopefully curtail some of the bullying behaviors that commonly occur. One often overlooked effect of bullying … Read More
Substance Abuse and Domestic Violence: a Volatile Mix in Ohio
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Perhaps not coincidentally, it is also National Substance Abuse Prevention Month. Unfortunately, drug addiction and domestic violence often go hand in hand. When it comes to intertwined domestic abuse and drug abuse, it is often difficult to say which came first and whether one is a consequence of the … Read More
Alcoholism on the Rise among Elderly in Ohio
Addiction is not particular. It does not discriminate based on gender, race, ethnicity, or age. It will take anyone. In Ohio, substance abuse, including alcohol abuse, is on the rise among the elderly. It is a good idea to familiarize yourself with the signs of elderly alcohol abuse, as it can sometimes be hard to … Read More
Help for Pregnant Women in Ohio Addiction Recovery
Treatment for drug addiction is unique for every individual. Everyone in treatment comes from different backgrounds, with different reasons for seeking treatment and different circumstances which led to treatment. For a pregnant woman seeking treatment, however, it is altogether another story because another life is involved. It is imperative for a pregnant woman addicted to … Read More
Successful Sobriety with a Strong Support Network in Ohio
Recovery is a journey. It begins with a single step but does not end when you reach sobriety. It is a lifetime of work. Though it may be difficult at times, with a strong support network and some consistent work, your sobriety can flourish. You have made it through treatment and you are living a … Read More
What Happens in SMART Recovery in Ohio?
Statistics from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) indicate that Ohio has one of the nation’s highest death rates from drug overdose, with death rates taking a statistically significant jump just from the year 2014 to 2015. While Ohio drug rehab programs treat substance abuse disorders and help people toward recovery, follow-up after … Read More
Gray Death Causing Serious Concern for Ohio Addicts
The current opioid crisis in America has left almost no state untouched, including Ohio. Overdose numbers continue to climb, and Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine has filed a lawsuit against five pharmaceutical companies for their role in creating the current situation. However, a new threat has entered the arena, and its name is Gray Death. … Read More
How to Deal with Anger in Ohio Rehab
Anger tends to be a normal part of the healing process for recovering addicts. What has changed is the way drug rehab in Ohio helps patients understand and process toxic emotions. Shouting and hitting a punching bag are not as healthy as once believed. In fact, they could create new stumbling blocks. Until recently, therapists … Read More