How did we get here?
As opioid addiction spread nationwide, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania, found itself caught in the epidemic’s grip. Learn how it began and what's being done.
Breaking the cycle of opioid addiction
Following his own recovery, Jon Black works to disrupt the deadly cycle of opioid addiction by dedicating himself to sobriety and counseling others.
How to talk to a loved one about addiction
Talking to a loved one who is struggling with addiction can be difficult. Use these tips to help get the conversation started.
Opioid treatment: What help is out there?
There is no one-size-fits-all opioid substance use treatment strategy. But for any treatment to work, it must include ongoing counseling and support.
When is it OK to prescribe opioids?
It would be nice if we could simply stop using opioids, but it's more complicated than that. Learn more about when opioid therapy should be utilized.
History of the Opioid Epidemic
Learn how the medical field played a role in the spread of the opioid epidemic and the astonishing facts that plague our communities today.
David Stanley’s last chance
David Stanley fought to get his life back, knowing it would be his last chance to recover. However, his battle with opioid addiction ended in September.
About this series – Addiction: A Rural Reality
This special report focuses on the opioid crisis in rural Ohio and Pennsylvania. It was written to raise awareness, dispel myths and share solutions.
Hope through heartbreak
After losing her daughter to opioid addiction, Tonda DaRe searched for solutions. Two years and many conferences later, she started Holly’s Song of Hope.
Enough is enough
After falling into the deadly pattern of opioid addiction, Brent Bennett found hope through his faith and the support of his family.
