Ohio is a state in which many great and useful things first originated. It is home to the first ambulance service, it had America’s first traffic light, and it was the first city to use police cars. Ohio is actually home to one of the co-founders of Alcoholics Anonymous. Robert Smith, better known as “Dr. Bob,” was the second person to ever practice the 12 steps. In fact, the first AA meeting took place in his house in Akron, Ohio!

Despite its rich history in recover, Ohio still has major drug issues. It is believed that there are around 553,905 marijuana users, 90,768 cocaine addicts, and 5,142 heroin addicts living in Ohio. It is also estimated that there are 242,564 people abusing prescription drugs, 23,139 people that use inhalants, and 41,194 people who use hallucinogens. Right now Ohio is being hit especially hard with heroin overdoses and heroin problems. And, like many communities all across the United States, the past decade has seen a serious increase in the abuse of prescription painkillers.

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Throughout Ohio, the most problematic drug is heroin. The drug is repeatedly referred to as an “epidemic” and is cited as available in almost every area. It has overtaken other street drugs such as crack cocaine, which once flooded Cincinnati and other major cities. Heroin is also used in combination with other drugs. Often, users will “speedball” heroin in combination with cocaine or amphetamines. This dangerous practice has resulted in countless deaths.

Ohio has also witnessed an explosion in painkiller addiction and abuse. Like heroin, prescription painkillers are extremely addictive. However, their status as “legal” causes many people to regard them as unsafe. Adolescents, teens and young adults are especially at risk, as painkiller-ridden “pharm parties” have grown more popular in their demographic. Studies indicate that users in Ohio take painkillers in combination with other drugs such as alcohol. Such a combination is highly dangerous and often results in overdose and/or death.

If you or someone you know is suffering from addiction, you don’t have to wait to get help. There are hundreds of treatment centers nearby and we can help you find the one that’s right for you. Call 877-968-6682 and get well today!