Tag: rural
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.
The cost of fighting opioid addiction
The opioid epidemic is costing communities big bucks. From private businesses to county governments, on down to the individual, no one is untouched.
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.
Opioid crisis stretches Pa. fire department thin
The North Beaver Volunteer Fire Department feels the impact of the opioid epidemic. Responding to more and more drug-related calls, it’s stretched thin.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Opioids and their impact on our rural counties
Addiction: A Rural Reality shares stories from three rural counties with high rates of overdose deaths. Get the facts and figures behind our coverage.
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.
