Ohio sets new record for weeks with 100+ overdose deaths

Ohio sets new record for weeks with 100+ overdose deaths

This is not normal Drug use levels are not Ohio’s problem Harm Reduction Ohio has already reported that Ohio suffered a record number of overdose deaths last year: 5,174 residents died of accidental drug overdoses in 2021. Another way to look at the intensity...
Ohio launches new anti-overdose media campaign

Ohio launches new anti-overdose media campaign

Campaign stresses naloxone, danger of all drugs, calling 911 Multi-racial images used in campaign Critics say campaign promotes stereotypes, racial bias SEE FULL CAMPAIGN AT BOTTOM The state of Ohio has created a new media campaign — “OH AGAINST OD”...
“Nothing about us without us”

“Nothing about us without us”

Can drug users speak? NPR is running a series on drug users in Vinton County, Ohio. In three stories broadcast so far, no drug users were heard from — not a word. Instead, people who use drugs were described by others and in the uniformly stereotypical terms...