Are you an older adult, caregiver, or professional that needs help with local substance use resources and education? Visit our new Opioid and Substance Use website for facts, general resources and education, resources by county, and other programs that may be able to help:
Did you know?
An estimated 1-2 million older adults in the US are in need of treatment for substance use disorders.
From 2009 to 2020, the number of Ohio seniors (aged 55+) seeking addiction treatment rose by 53%, from 109,412 to 167,200.
Seniors now make up 12% of all people admitted for substance use treatment in Ohio.