Northeast Ohio voters passed levies Tuesday to support mental health and recovery boards in Ashland, Columbiana, Huron, Richland, Summit and Tuscarawas counties. They approved renewal levies in Summit, Columbiana, Huron and Richland, along with a replacement levy in Ashland. In Tuscarawas, an increase levy for the Alcohol, Drug Addiction and Mental Health Services Board of…
From vapes at gas stations to alcohol in nearly every social setting, addictive behaviors are more accessible than ever. While many recognize the term ‘addiction’, spotting the signs in a friend or loved one can be much more difficult. What is Addiction? According to Health Direct, addiction is when one has a strong urge to…
What would your perfect Thanksgiving look like? Is it small and intimate—heirloom recipes, treasured tableware, the same decorations you pull out every year? Or is it a splashy catered spread with an influencer-worthy aesthetic? I’ve learned that Thanksgiving isn’t about how it looks, it’s about how it feels. And for many of us—especially when we’re…
[Guest blog post by SMART Facilitator Kelly Scullin, CPCC, SHRM-SCP]
Methadone, one of the most effective medications for Opioid Use Disorder (OUD), has long been shackled by restrictive federal regulations. For decades, the system required near-daily, in-person dosing at certified Opioid Treatment Programs (OTPs), a practice many patients referred to as “liquid handcuffs.” In 2024, however, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)…
