Opioid Crisis: The Ripple Effect

Health

What's behind the record year for drug overdose deaths in the U.S.?

Rachel Rood

On the "Sound of Ideas," we discuss the increase in drug overdose deaths in the U.S. this year.
Health

Dispose Of Unused Medication To Combat Opioid Crisis

Rachel Rood

To help combat the opioid crisis, the Cleveland Clinic will take your unused drugs for safe disposal all year round.
Health

Cleveland Clinic Study: Heart Infections Linked To Drug Abuse Have Doubled

Anne Glausser

Researchers found that deadly heart infections stemming from drug use rose from 8% to 16% in the U.S. between 2002-2016.
Community

Cuyahoga County Sees Six Overdose Deaths In 24 Hours

Glenn Forbes

Fentanyl or carfentanil suspected
Community

Opioid Distribution, Baseball Safety Netting & Crain's Women of Note

Rachel Rood

We'll discuss new data behind the opioid crisis, whether to extend safety netting to ballparks and meet Women of Note.
Health

Tracing Opioid Strength From Antiquity To Ohio Overdoses

Anne Glausser

Watch the growing strength of these drugs from poppy plant to deadly synthetics.
Health

Pain Patients Impacted By Shift Away From Opioid Painkillers; Cleveland Aims For NFL Draft; VegFest

Governor Kasich proposes new rules for opioids prescribed for pain patients.
Community

Net Inclusion Conference; Drug Court; Sax Man Remembered

Darrielle Snipes

Cleveland hosts a national conference on digital inclusion.
Community

Cocaine & Fentanyl; Minority Men's Health; Coffee Cup Art

Stephanie Jarvis

Cocaine & Fentanyl; Minority Men's Health; Coffee Cup Art
Community

Robby's Voice Breaking The Stigma Of Addiction

Darrielle Snipes

Robby's Voice is a community based organization focused on promoting awareness