You pour a drink at 5 p.m. like always, answer that one last email, tell yourself you’re fine, because everything still looks fine. But lately, it’s taking more to stay level. And you’re starting to wonder: what if this isn’t sustainable? From the outside, everything might look fine. Of course: You’re showing up to work.…
That rush of euphoria melted all your pain and problems away right before your eyes. Unfortunately, that euphoria and rush come at a price. And your body and physical health oftentimes get stuck with the bill. And now that the coronavirus (COVID-19) is spreading throughout the country, it’s worth considering how opioids may be making…
It feels like there’s a shadow following you around. No matter what you do, there’s an uneasy feeling you can’t seem to shake. The panic and fear start to build. And before you know it, you’re in quicksand. The more you struggle to dig yourself out, the deeper you sink into the anxiety. Whether you…
You started working in construction for a reason. There’s something naturally rewarding about working with your hands and being part of a team. The work is tough, but at the end of a project, you feel a strong sense of pride and accomplishment as you look out and see everything your team got done. But…
Ohio is no stranger to the shadow that’s been cast by the opioid epidemic. According to research done by The Ohio State University, the opioid epidemic in our state costs up to $8.8 billion a year. For reference, that’s about the same amount we spent on K through 12 education in the state. But the…
It’s arguable that the opioid epidemic is one of the worst our country has ever seen. In fact, the opioid crisis has played a direct role in U.S. life expectancy falling over the last two years. Unfortunately, Ohio has not been immune to the damage. In 2017, Ohio had the second highest rate of opioid…
For Ohioans, the opioid crisis continues to surge on. With fentanyl on the rise, addiction and overdose deaths continue to cast a shadow over our communities. But you didn’t think you needed to worry about this, since your loved one was struggling with cocaine, a completely different drug. Unfortunately, cocaine laced with fentanyl has started…
A common root for alcohol or opioid addiction is pain. Some seek to escape negative thoughts and feelings, while others hope to manage physical pain. No one intends to become addicted. Rather, it starts as a way to cope and then becomes a habit or even a dependence you can’t shake. Like quicksand, you sank…
Ohio has been on the frontlines since the very beginning of the opioid epidemic. In 2017, Ohio had the second highest rate of opioid overdoses in the country. Of course, opioid addiction doesn’t discriminate and has an impact on communities everywhere. But the stigma surrounding opioid addiction adds an extra layer of resistance for helping…
No one sets out to become addicted to heroin. Maybe you started taking opioids and found heroin to be a cheaper alternative with more powerful effects. After all, there’s an immediate sense of euphoria from heroin that melts away any pain or anxiety you’re feeling. That’s why heroin is often referred to as a wonder…