Ask The Expert: Naloxone 101

Naloxone is a medication that reverses an opioid overdose if administered in time. In this new resource from HEALing Communities Study, Dr. Alexander Walley answers key questions about naloxone and addresses myths about the overdose reversal medication.

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Addiction is a medical condition that affects the brain and changes a person's behavior. The medical term for a drug or alcohol addiction is a substance use disorder (SUD).

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Second Chance Reauthorization Act Introduced in U.S. House of Representatives

Happy Second Chance Month! We are excited that the Second Chance Reauthorization Act of 2024 was introduced today by Representatives...

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Ohio Faith Leaders Responding to Addiction: Event Recap

On March 8, 2024, RecoveryOhio, the Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services, and Addiction Policy Forum hosted Ohio Faith...

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Record Level of Overdose Deaths in 2022: CDC reports 107,941 Overdose Deaths

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) published new data that shows drug overdose deaths in the United States reached an...

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