Drug abuse experts suspect increased fentanyl circulation after local overdose spike
LUCAS COUNTY, Ohio — Lucas County had eight overdoses in less than 24 hours. The cases were spread across the county and there weren’t any deaths. Read more.
Toledo recovery community responds to millions of federal dollars to help combat opioids
Trump announced $1.8 billion dollars would go to 47 states, 16 localities and two territories to the fight opioid crisis. Almost $56 million will go to Ohio. Read more.
Study shows that Medicaid expansion is helping addicts get treatment
TOLEDO, Ohio (WNWO) — As the opioid epidemic continues to sweep the nation, a new study is showing that the expansion of Medicaid is helping save lives. Read more.
DART success story inspires recovered addict to open treatment facility
Matt Bell took inspiration on his own experience with rehabilitation and is now opening a facility to help others like him. Read more.
Man uses Narcan to save life of stranger who was dumped outside recovery center door
Bryan Morley urges everyone to become familiar with overdose-reversing drugs. Read more.
Social media posts warns of drug use in public restrooms
It was last weekend in a restroom of a fast food restaurant in west Toledo where Matt Bell snapped the photos of what appears to be drug residue and the knot from the baggie containing drugs. Read more.
THE BIG IDEA: 2019
Articles by Jeff McGinnis, Jason Webber, Sonny Forrest, and Athena Cocoves. Photos by Nick Amrhein, taken in the beautiful lobby of Renaissance Toledo, which was graciously provided by the downtown hotel. Progress starts with an idea, but not every idea gives rise to a movement. Passion, hard work, compassion and courage transform an idea into…
Toledo celebrates 20 leaders under 40
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Midwest Recovery Center holds open house
The center specializes in mental health substance abuse disorders, aftercare and much more. Read more.
