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Meth on the Rise
The Old/New Drug of Choice: Methamphetamine is on the Rise How it's affecting our communities Back in the ’90s, Methamphetamine, aka “Meth”, was the big drug abuse problem in the US When the government
Wishes for a calm Christmas
It's hard to believe, but here we are - Christmas is approaching, as is the New Year. Lots of parties and family get togethers are on the schedule between now and January 1, and many people will be eager to get to those
'This work makes my heart sing!' A talk with Peer Supporter Sam Frashier
Peer supporters are making their mark with people in recovery. Check out this interview with Samantha Frashier, a peer supporter who works with inmates at the Warren County Jail. Her passion for what she does is clear - and her enthusiasm for helping others is contagious! Enjoy!
I know what it's like: a walk with a peer supporter
NOTE: This is the first in a series of stories about peer supporters and their work with individuals in recovery from addiction and mental health issues. There's no mistaking Sarah Neff's enthusiasm for her
Opiate alternatives important in addiction battle
Addiction to opiates has been a big problem nationally and locally. It's cost businesses in productivity - as much as $5 billion, according to one study from The Ohio State University's C. William Swank Program in
Do you already have an opioid alternative at home?
The idea of a prescription opiate to treat chronic or acute pain may be good for some, but for those folks who aren't keen on them and want to look to something else for help, it might already be in their medicine