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Ohio Rehab
Ohio has a proud cultural history, being home to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and a shared love of football expressed through its nickname, the Buckeye Nation. The state has been significantly impacted by the effects of the opioid epidemic, seeing a large number of overdoses linked to synthetic opioids like fentanyl.
The state offers many addiction treatment options, including residential programs, outpatient services, medically supervised detoxification, and specialized treatment for co-occurring mental health conditions. Facilities across the state provide an array of evidence-based therapies to support recovery.
Ohio has implemented several initiatives aimed at addressing the ongoing substance misuse crisis. The state’s Prescription Drug Monitoring Program focuses on reducing the unnecessary prescription of medication with an addictive potential. Other statutes have expanded access to opioid reversal agents (like Narcan) and crisis treatment facilities. The state continues to develop and adapt measures to support people struggling with addiction.
Drug Use Statistics in Ohio
Ohio has a population of 11,883,304 people. The most recent data from the 2023-2024 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH) found that approximately 1,749,000 people over the age of 12 had used illegal substances in the past month, around 14.72% of the population. 1,623,000 reported marijuana use in the past month and 2,336,000 in the past year.
The report also found that 155,000 Ohio residents had used cocaine in the past year, 72,000 had used meth, and 281,000 had misused prescription pain medication. 23,000 people over the age of 18 reported using heroin in the last year. Those reporting opioid misuse, including heroin, painkillers, and fentanyl, in Ohio totaled 290,000 people.
Alcohol Use in Ohio
Alcohol misuse was also reported in Ohio, with 4,896,000 people over the age of 12 saying they had used alcohol in the last month and 2,300,000 reporting binge drinking. The perceived risk of people over 12 years of age indulging in problematic alcohol use (5 or more drinks twice a week) in a month was 4,075,000 people.
Addiction Treatment Statistics in Ohio
The NSDUH report also recorded the total number of substance use disorders in Ohio and those who currently require treatment. The report found that approximately 1,766,000 were recorded as having a substance use disorder (SUD) and 1,055,000 had an alcohol use disorder. 180,000 people were recorded as having an OUD, including those with painkiller, heroin, and other opioid-based drug use disorders.
The NSDUH report also measures the gap between the people who need SUD treatment and those who actually receive it. It found that 1,994,000 people in Ohio were classified as needing treatment in the past year, 479,000 received treatment for an SUD, and 1,502,000 did not receive the treatment they were classified as needing.
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