A Statistical Overview Along With a Local Perspective
By Blythe Alspaugh, Jon Huntsman and Mike Mann When it comes to the heroin epidemic in Portage County, the local
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Heroin Epidemic
Heroin Causes Deaths and Overpopulation of Jails in Portage County
An in depth look at the heroin epidemic in Portage County by Rex Smith.
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Drug Task Forces Tackling Heroin Epidemic In Ohio
By Alex Lomicka and Karen Scott “Drug overdose is the leading cause of accidental deaths in our country. That became
Read MoreHeroin increases in access, forms
The Ohio Department of Health reports that in 2014, unintentional heroin overdoses reached an all time high. The death toll
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The Road to Recovery
By Andrew Bugel, Tyler Trill Life is good for Jessika Easterling these day. The 35-year-old Ravenna resident is a mother
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Epidemics past and present: Will decriminalization help?
As heroin-related deaths reach record levels, would drug decriminalization help or hinder the fight against the heroin epidemic? In what
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Portage County fights increase in heroin overdoses
By Taylor Williams and Ray Strickland An Epidemic and Overcrowding Portage County has seen a spike in heroin overdoses in
Read MoreIncreased Heroin Use Contributes to Overcrowding in Portage County Jail
Story by Jason Meek and Kelsey Leyva Video by Jennifer Roberts Portage County’s Drug Problem from Jennifer Roberts on Vimeo.
Read MorePortage County drug users hooked on heroin
Portage County Sheriff David Doak described heroin in one word: deadly. A rising concern among law enforcement in Portage County,
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