substance abuse

Columbus Mayor Andrew Ginther said the city will use $1 million in new funding to create a team of non-uniform experts who will respond to certain mental and behavioral health crises in place of the police.

If passed, the city's public health department would be required to oversee an alternative crisis response team, that would respond to certain emergencies instead of police officers. This could include mental health, welfare checks and calls about substance abuse.

The initiative will focus on getting information about affordability of treatment to Ohioans and their financial advisers

The Ohio House and Ohio Senate wrapped up long voting sessions with the House even going into the early morning hours on Friday. Although lawmakers passed…

The public perception of opioid addiction and the reality for addiction victims, their families and loved ones often stand in stark contrast. Stigma is…

A collection of case workers and mentors who work with kids experiencing trauma gathered in Columbus to discuss how their programs can better address…

Hocking Correctional Facility is at the top of a steep hill, surrounded by tall pine trees and the sloping mountains of AppalachiaIt’s raining and…

Obesity rates for people who have disabilities are higher for children and adults, according to the Centers for Disease Control. A new gym that’s opened…

Officials say Mount Carmel Health System is the first major health system to integrate its electronic health records with Ohio's prescription monitoring…