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Words Matter

Words Matter for People with Addictive Disorders Words Matter Rack Card

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Opioid prescriptions dropped in 2017, study finds

The number of prescriptions for opioid painkillers filled in the U.S. fell dramatically last year, showing their biggest drop in 25 years and continuing a decline amid increasing legal restrictions and public awareness of the dangers of addiction, new data … Continue reading

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HPIO scorecard explores Ohio’s policy response to the opioid crisis

The Health Policy Institute of Ohio has released the first in a series of inventories and scorecards analyzing Ohio’s policy response to the addiction crisis and outlining areas where the state could be more effective. The report, “Ohio Addiction Policy Inventory … Continue reading

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May 17 – Dr. Hurst – “Fundamentals of Addiction – Emphasis on Opioids”

Dr. Hurst will be presenting to Noble County C.A.R.E.S. on Thursday, May 17th, at 2:00 pm on the subject of “Fundamentals of Addiction – Emphasis on Opioids”. Mark A. Hurst, M.D. Medical Director Ohio Revised Code specifies that the OhioMHAS … Continue reading

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April 2018 Minutes

Noble County C.A.R.E.S. proceedings 18 04 19 (PDF)

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Addicts Turning to Anti-Diarrhea Medication

Experts say some desperate addicts are taking dangerously high doses of Imodium A-D CBS News Article

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5/3/18 – HT101 Training (Human Trafficking)

Human Trafficking is a hidden crime, and the 1 st step to combating it is to identify victims so they can be rescued and help bring their perpetrators to justice. The Noble Family Violence Council, Inc. is sponsoring an HT101 … Continue reading

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ODH E-Newsletter Opiate Items – April 6, 2018

April 6, 2018  National Safety Council Says Ohio Among 13 States and D.C. Adequately Addressing Opioid Crisis The National Safety Council reports that Ohio is among 13 states and Washington, D.C. that “have implemented comprehensive, proven actions to eliminate opioid … Continue reading

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March 2018 Minutes

Noble County C.A.R.E.S. proceedings 18 03 15

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6/8/18 – Relay for Life Walk

Noble County is being combined with Guernsey County this year for the Relay for Life Walk. It will be held the evening of June 8th. More information to follow.

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