The price tag of manufacturing an opioid crisis that led to the deaths of thousands of Americans in Ohio and nationwide is $26 billion. Four pharmaceutical giants have consented to pay this amount to settle the mountain of lawsuits lodged against them. Johnson &...
Opioid Epidemic
Understanding the “why” behind the fight against the opioid crisis
A war is raging across Ohio: A battle against drug abuse and addiction. If you think you or your city are not involved, you are mistaken.The dangers and highly-addictive nature of opioids was intentionally hidden from the public for years. These powerful painkillers...
Funding the fight against the opioid epidemic
The law firm of , recently published a SlideShare describing the effect the opioid epidemic is having on communities and families. Learn how you can help to make those who are responsible for this crisis pay for the damage they have...
Fighting back against the opioid crisis
Is your community spending precious resources battling issues associated with opioid addiction and drug-related criminal activities?The dangers of opioids have been downplayed by pharmaceutical manufacturers, distributors and sellers for years. As a result, hundreds...
The opioid crisis is hitting Ohioans where they hurt
The annual spring flood in Vinton County is a mere echo of another flood happening throughout Ohio. Like all counties in the state, it has been inundated with opioids -- powerful painkillers that are highly addictive.A national epidemic The opioid crisis began years...