10 am Opiate addiction is now on par with alcoholism in Ohio-- at least when it comes to people seeking publicly-funded treatment. The recent expansion of Medicaid has allowed thousands more to receive mental health services, but the cost of treatment still remains a barrier to recovery. This hour we'll talk about how the state is fighting its drug abuse epidemic.
Guests
- Andrea Boxill, deputy director of the Governors Cabinet Opiate Action Team
- Jona Ison, enterprise reporter for Gannett Ohio
- Mike DeWine, attorney general of Ohio
For addiction recovery help, call 1-877-275-6364 or visit http://mha.ohio.gov/