Your Voice Ohio - Exploring the data behind the opioid and addiction crisis

Exploring the data behind the opioid and addiction crisis What proportion of the population has been directly affected by the opioid epidemic? What does an addict look like? How many overdoses started with pain pills and not recreational use? Many community members across Ohio want to know more about the demographics affected by opioids and addiction. Over the past year we have continued to gather data in order to gain more insight into what the crisis looks like in Ohio, which communities are most affected by it, and how we can help. We believe that reliable data can lead to reliable solutions. In this week's blog, we break down some of the research and trends we've found. Continue Reading Join us at upcoming events Next month, the Your Voice Ohio team will travel to Columbus, Marion, and Newark to host open community conversations exploring what the addiction crisis looks like, possible causes, and potential local solutions. If you live in these areas, you can RSVP to join us now! Columbus: Sunday, April 22, 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Share on Facebook Marion: Monday, April 23, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Share on Facebook Newark: Tuesday, April 24, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Share on Facebook

Mailing drugs to Akron through U.S. Postal Service Akron Beacon Journal Research, jobs among opioid crisis solutions touted in Ohio Cleveland.com Fighting drugs: Kids need help The Marietta Times Franklin County coroner warns of recent spike in deadly overdoses Akron Beacon Journal The Opioid Crisis: What Democratic Gubernatorial Candidates Say They'll Do To Fight It Statehouse News Bureau  Executing drug dealers? It’s not likely Warren Tribune Chronicle  Ohio officials announce new campaign against opioid abuse Toledo Blade U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown visits Valley to discuss new opioid funding Youngstown Vindicator FDA head details plans to curb shipments of synthetic opioids into Ohio Cleveland.com New drugs, same old story Star Beacon How Many Opioid Overdoses Are Suicides? Kaiser Health News

How have you or someone you know been impacted by Ohio's opioid crisis? To help us better cover the issue, we want to hear from you. Share Your Story View our solutions database and community specific addiction and recovery resources.