Many people living out in the Buckeye State hope that Ohio‘s new governor will regard addiction treatment as a high priority in the state’s agenda. Professionals say the leadership change makes some residents wary if the government will keep RecoveryOhio alive. Now it’s up to the voters now to decide which one works best for them.
The Transition Commeth
All of RecoveryOhio are nervous about what might happen after the election.
Democrat candidate Amy Acton was the state health director. She supports treatment, particularly in rural areas. She also wants to hold corporations accountable and invest in community overdose prevention.
In response, Republican candidate Vivek Ramaswamry says he’ll continue RecoveryOhio as governor. The statements from both candidates indicate that they recognize drugs as a pressing issue that’ll shape the state for years to come.
After November 3
It has been a tight race. But no matter the winning side, the new administration will have a lot on its plate. From Niles to Gahanna, residents worry about failing drug tests as they look for work. Others cite concerns about slashed Medicaid funds. Stigma remains a constant obstacle and experimental programs like cannabis and psilocybin to treat depression have residents divided.
Then there’s the issue of addiction recovery houses. The new governor has to decide how to manage all these resources. To be sure, opioid deaths have dropped all over the USA, which is great, but Rep. Adam Mathews of Lebanon warned that stats doesn’t mean skipping out on those who still need help.
“Even though some numbers may show we’ve gotten past the crest, any person that’s still struggling with addiction needs help, and Ohio should be at the forefront of taking care of these situations. Even if we get back to baseline, baseline is too much.”
Addiction Signs
Addiction signs can vary per person, but each person shows specific signals. Looks for things like cravings and an inability to quit. People don’t stop taking drugs even though it can wreck their lives and those around them. Unfortunately, drug can consume someone up o the point od death.
The good news is that heroin and other opioids can be successfully managed. Reach out to someone. An assessment can ID the right approach to a long recovery, including medication assisted treatment and counseling. It’s not easy, but treatment works.
Care is Here
Don’t wait for a new administration to decide what to do. Take a first step to finding assistance by browsing our directory. We have listings for facilities for The Buckeye State and all 49 other states plus Washington DC. We have you covered no matter your location.
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