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Is There a Solution to Ohio's Opioid Crisis?

56m 46s

2016 was an unprecedented year for opioid overdoses nationwide. Since 1999, opioid overdoses and the amount of prescription opioids sold in the U.S. have quadrupled, creating an epidemic that spans all ages, communities, and demographics. Ohio can be considered the "ground zero" of this epidemic. The number of fatal overdoses have quadrupled in the past decade.

Aired: 03/23/17
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Join us at the City Club for a conversation with Michael Sandel on how to reinvigorate democracy.
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Remarks from Jenice Contreras of the Northeast Ohio Hispanic Center For Economic Development
This summer, Mayors from across the country will gather in Cleveland.
Today's public service requires skills for true urban vitality.
Tim Heaphy discovered that American democracy was headed toward a reckoning.
Join us at the City Club for a conversation with Michael Sandel on how to reinvigorate democracy.
Join us at the City Club as we are joined by experts to discuss the future of Ohio's universities.
Join us at the City Club as we hear from Dave Yost.
Join us at the City Club as we hear from leadership on the Youth Justice Collaborative.
Join us for a conversation about inclusive and responsive leadership.
Join us for a bold conversation on politics, the media, and democracy with Mehdi Hasan.