The Senate Judiciary Committee held a hearing  to discuss the dangers of fentanyl, its impact on communities, and legislative solutions. Fentanyl overdoses remain near record high, with data from 2023 revealing around 200 people die from fentanyl overdoses every day. The lethal dose of fentanyl is 2 milligrams; one teaspoon can kill 2,000 people. During the hearing, Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-IA) called for Congress to pass the bi-partisan Halt Leth

RecoveryOhio’s Overdose Early Warning Dashboard is a first-of-its-kind resource designed to predict when a community is at heightened risk for drug overdoses. Ohio Governor Mike DeWine’s RecoveryOhio initiative has launched a groundbreaking new online dashboard designed to predict when communities may be at heightened risk for a spike in drug overdoses so local leaders can take action in time to save lives.  The first-of-its-kind tool uses a variety of data to pinpoint ZIP co

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 5, 2025 A recent study  published in the Journal of Addictive Diseases highlights outcomes of the...

A recent study  published in the Journal of Addictive Diseases shows that individuals who participated in Addiction Policy Forum’s...

If you or someone you love is struggling with drug or alcohol addiction, you are not alone. Below is a list of trusted national helplines, treatment locators, and support groups that can provide help, guidance, and resources. Whether you’re seeking immediate assistance, exploring treatment options, or looking for community support, these services are here to connect you to the help you need. SAMHSA National Helpline 1-800-662-HELP (4357) https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/natio

Alcohol, cannabis, and opioids the most prevalent substances reported in drug-related ED visits A new report from the Substance Abuse and...