Taking Measure of Ohio’s Opioid Crisis

By: Mark Rembert, Michael Betz,  Bo Feng, and Mark Partridge

Opioid addiction, abuse, and overdose deaths have become the most pressing public health issue facing Ohio. Ohio leads the country in drug overdose deaths per capita, a rate that continues to rise, overwhelming families, communities, and local governments across the state. In this policy brief, we aim to contribute to the understanding of this unfolding crisis and highlight insights that can inform policymaking. Continue reading