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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.