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Staying busy during the stay-at-home order is essential for people in recovery

Suddenly, many people in recovery have a lot more free time on their hands and look to virtual meetings to help maintain regular collaboration during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Ohio Dept. of Mental Health & Addiction Services urging people to use COVID-19 resources

Lori Criss, Director of Ohio Health Mental Health and Addiction Services announces the launch of the “COVID Careline," which is a free confidential phone service where people can talk to a licensed counselor about mental health during the pandemic.

Treatment for people in recovery doesn't stop during coronavirus pandemic

At Central Ohio’s oldest and most comprehensive treatment center, Maryhaven, employees help people and families dealing with addiction and mental illness. But now, many patients are joining group therapy chats or “telehealth” conferences with their health specialist to avoid possibly spreading the coronavirus.

Medication treatment for opioid use disorder provides the opportunity for recovery

Research shows that medication should be a primary treatment for opioid use disorder, but why are so few teens and young adults getting care? Nearly 6 million people between the ages of 12 and 25 have a substance abuse problem and during this national crisis, too many young people are facing an opioid use disorder.

Town Hall - Healing Together: Confronting the Opioid Crisis

ABC6 News & the Ohio Opioid Education Alliance investigate the increase in opioid overdose deaths. A variety of panelists offer viable solutions to a widespread problem affecting every corner of the state.

Compassion: A new treatment for addiction?

As the opioid crisis grows, more employers are pivoting toward connecting workers to treatment and, ultimately, keeping them on the job. The Ohio Opioid Alliance aims to both share best practices and raise awareness for employers.

ABC 6 to host town hall meeting on growing opioid epidemic

The Ohio Opioid Education Alliance and Community for New Direction, and WSYX ABC 6 is hosting a town hall with state and community leaders to discuss opioid misuse prevention, education, treatment - and a path forward.

Kathleen Herath: Healthcare Achievement Awards 2020

Kathleen Herath, associate vice president of well-being and safety, Nationwide Insurance awarded for her work in healthcare, including bringing attention to Ohio’s opioid crisis through her work with the Ohio Opioid Education Alliance and the Denial, Ohio campaign.

Funeral service sees impact opioid epidemic has on families first hand

Schoedinger Funeral and Cremation Service is getting involved with the Ohio Opioid Education Alliance to keep the conversation going on the dangers of opioids, and kids and teenagers getting ahold of leftover pills.

Nationwide CEO: Addiction Is a Workforce Issue. Here’s How Business Leaders Can Address It

Now is the time for business leaders to stand up and take an active role in addressing this epidemic. By joining forces with public health officials, elected leaders, and law enforcement, businesses can help enhance locally-tailored solutions in communities across the country.

Local church spreading 'Denial Ohio' message through ministry

Faith leaders are on the frontlines of the opioid epidemic, and churches can help people deal with the problems that play a part in leading them to substance abuse in the first place.

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Opinion: OHSAA educating student athletes about dangers of painkillers

Health and safety always have been a concern for players, parents and coaches. After all, 90 percent of student athletes report some type of sports injury. But today we recognize the health risks to our kids are not only on the field but also in the recovery process. In some cases, the gravest danger can come with the medicine prescribed to ease their pain.

New Study Validates Denial Ohio Campaign

The Ohio Opioid Education Alliance today announced survey results demonstrating its Denial, OH advertising campaign – which launched just over a year ago to prevent prescription opioid abuse among the next generation – is making a significant impact.

'Denial, OH' ads having an impact on opioid awareness, survey finds

The coalition behind the year-long "Denial, OH" advertising campaign to raise awareness of the dangers of prescription opioids says the effort is having an impact statewide.

This Ohio Opioid Ad Is Yielding Results In Raising Awareness Over The Epidemic

An ad campaign launched by the Ohio Opioid Education Alliance this year has yielded tangible results in raising awareness over the opioid epidemic that has swept the nation and has hit Ohio particularly hard.

The new 'Denial, Ohio' PSA influenced by people impacted by the opioid epidemic

There's a new PSA in the state of Ohio, called 'Denial, Ohio. The people in it are actors but there's no denying that what they're saying comes directly from mothers, brothers, and friends all impacted by the opioid epidemic.

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Don't Live in Denial, OH

Ohio has one of the highest opioid overdose death rates in the entire nation. Despite research from the Ohio Opioid Education Alliance revealing that most Ohio parents are aware of this, they still underestimate the risk opioids pose to their children and family. In this podcast episode, the Denial, OH campaign shares the success of the program and the plans to spread it throughout Ohio in the coming year.

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Ohio has one of highest opioid overdose death rates in the US. Now it’s rushing to stop the death blow to its economy

Beyond the courtroom, some of Ohio’s actions are being used as a model by other states and companies facing rising addiction rates.

Columbus Perspective host Dave James talks with Alisha Nelson of RecoveryOhio

Dave James talks with the Director of RecoveryOhio, Alisha Nelson. They discuss the purpose of RecoveryOhio and how the State of Ohio is partnering with the Ohio Opioid Education Alliance.

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Fake buyers raiding medicine cabinets at open houses to steal opioids from home sellers

People are sneaking into open houses under realtors' noses and stealing home sellers' prescription opioids.

Attention To Opioid Epidemic Fades As Death Rates Rival The AIDS Crisis

Few deny that the United States has an opioid crisis, but many deny that it is happening in their own backyards. The Ohio Opioid Education Alliance, an association with more than 60 corporate partners, has been running television ads across the state featuring parents living harmoniously in a fictional town called “Denial, Ohio.”

Science of Addiction

WBNS interviewed Dr. Steven Matson of Nationwide Children’s Hospital to discuss the science behind addiction.

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Live Q&A: Expert from NCH joins 10TV to discuss opioid abuse

Nationwide Children's Hospital and the Ohio Opioid Education Alliance are teaming up with 10TV to discuss prescription drug misuse and abuse in kids and teens.

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Opioid Alliance on Town Hall Ohio

The numbers are frightening. Every day, 115 Americans die from an overdose of opioids. In 2017, 5,000 of our fellow Ohioans died from the drug. In addition to the fatalities, thousands of others go to hospitals and treatment facilities.

Kathleen Herath, AVP of Well Being and Safety at Nationwide discusses the Ohio Opioid Education Alliance and the opioid crisis

Kathleen Herath joined the Joel Riley Show to discuss how the Ohio Opioid Education Alliance is using the "Denial, OH" campaign to talk to Ohioans about the opioid crisis.

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Denial, Ohio: How you can help fight opioid addiction

On April 19, 10TV Anchor Jerry Revish gave us a realistic look at what is being done, what needs to be done and how you can help fight addiction.

Teenagers and the Opioid Crisis

Join us for the compelling story of teenagers affected by the opioid crisis… and the adolescent medicine doctor who journeys with them on the road to recovery. We also check in with the Ohio Opioid Education Alliance to learn more about their important work.

Man who overcame drug addiction finds his smile again after getting life-changing dental implants

The opioid epidemic has reached every corner of Ohio and people are dying. But, overdosing is not the only devastating result of drug abuse.

National Drug Take Back Day is Saturday, find locations near you

The last National Take Back Day day brought in almost 1 million pounds of unused or expired prescription medication, the largest amount collected since the program began in 2010.

SWACO hosting "Spring Drug Takeback Day" to eliminate pharmaceutical waste

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) says pharmaceutical waste is a big problem in our country, as discarded prescriptions make their way into waterways, potentially contaminating the environment.

Good Day Columbus: Educating Young People About the Dangers of Opioids

Over 50 business, government, non-profit and other organizations have come together to prevent the next generation from becoming addicted or losing their lives to opioids. David A. Royer, ADAMH Board of Franklin County CEO, speaks about the Don’t Live in Denial campaign and what you can do to help on Good Day Columbus.

Mother turns loss into crusade to prevent addiction

You've likely seen the commercials about a fictitious town called "Denial, Ohio." It's a place where parents don't' believe their children could ever become drug addicts. The message is powerful: Drug addiction can happen to anyone.

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