/tags/drug-abuse drug abuse en-US Copyright Tue, 22 Mar 2022 19:34:08 GMT /government-politics/2022-03-22/new-ohio-pilot-program-to-prevent-drug-abuse-will-be-expanded-soon State leaders say a drug use awareness program, currently for K-3 students, is being used successfully in a handful of schools Tue, 22 Mar 2022 19:34:08 GMT /government-politics/2022-03-22/new-ohio-pilot-program-to-prevent-drug-abuse-will-be-expanded-soon Jo Ingles /government-politics/2021-07-21/ohio-stands-to-get-part-of-26-billion-opioid-settlement Ohio is one of several states that will share $26 billion dollars as part of a national opioid abuse settlement. The deal involves three distributors –… Wed, 21 Jul 2021 21:45:36 GMT /government-politics/2021-07-21/ohio-stands-to-get-part-of-26-billion-opioid-settlement Jo Ingles /government-politics/2020-06-10/ohio-lawmakers-introduce-a-new-comprehensive-drug-plan Some Ohio lawmakers are pushing five different bills they say will deal with the state’s opioid abuse problem in a comprehensive way. The bipartisan bill… Wed, 10 Jun 2020 18:20:50 GMT /government-politics/2020-06-10/ohio-lawmakers-introduce-a-new-comprehensive-drug-plan Jo Ingles /government-politics/2017-05-31/latest-in-ohios-opioid-crisis-the-state-is-suing-some-drug-manufacturers Ohio’s Attorney General has filed a lawsuit against five major drug companies that make opioids, saying they have contributed to the overdose crisis here.… Wed, 31 May 2017 21:15:36 GMT /government-politics/2017-05-31/latest-in-ohios-opioid-crisis-the-state-is-suing-some-drug-manufacturers Jo Ingles /government-politics/2017-05-05/dangerous-new-drug-is-causing-overdoses-in-ohio There’s a new drug on the streets in three states, including Ohio. And the state’s top law enforcement official says it is already causing overdoses.… Fri, 05 May 2017 19:39:12 GMT /government-politics/2017-05-05/dangerous-new-drug-is-causing-overdoses-in-ohio Jo Ingles /government-politics/2017-01-13/bipartisan-support-for-medicaid-expansion As the fight over the Affordable Care Act takes place in Washington D.C., the consequences are being weighed here in Ohio. Gov. John Kasich says 700,000… Fri, 13 Jan 2017 20:41:32 GMT /government-politics/2017-01-13/bipartisan-support-for-medicaid-expansion Jo Ingles /government-politics/2017-01-04/gov-kasich-credits-medicaid-expansion-for-helping-ohio-fight-drug-abuse-problem As Republicans in Congress debate the idea of repealing the Affordable Care Act or Obamacare, Gov. John Kasich is crediting part of that law for helping… Wed, 04 Jan 2017 22:26:57 GMT /government-politics/2017-01-04/gov-kasich-credits-medicaid-expansion-for-helping-ohio-fight-drug-abuse-problem Jo Ingles /government-politics/2016-09-12/good-samaritan-law-protecting-911-callers-seeking-help-for-overdose-victims-goes-into-effect A new law meant to stop drug overdoses is going into effect Tuesday. It focuses on providing help for overdose victims.Republican Senator Jim Hughes says… Tue, 13 Sep 2016 00:41:00 GMT /government-politics/2016-09-12/good-samaritan-law-protecting-911-callers-seeking-help-for-overdose-victims-goes-into-effect Jo Ingles /government-politics/2016-01-11/some-state-leaders-voice-support-for-proposed-federal-drug-policy-changes The federal government is proposing new guidelines for prescribing opioids for chronic pain. Some state leaders are encouraging Ohioans to voice support… Mon, 11 Jan 2016 20:13:04 GMT /government-politics/2016-01-11/some-state-leaders-voice-support-for-proposed-federal-drug-policy-changes Jo Ingles