“While this bill was not perfect, it included important provisions, such as increased funding for our nation’s military to address the threats we face, additional funding for infrastructure and combatting opioids, and extended funding for community health centers. I was proud to vote for this bipartisan agreement and reopen the government.” Read more

“The opioid epidemic is taking its toll in communities across the country,” stated Stivers. “Judge Moses has been an instrumental partner in fighting the opioid epidemic in Southeast Ohio, establishing one of the most successful and innovative drug courts in the state. The key to the success of his court is not just the type of medication people are given for treatment; it is the wrap-around treatment that comprehensively helps them deal with their addiction.” Read more

The opioid epidemic is taking its toll in communities across the country. In Ohio alone, drugs overdoses killed over 4,300 in 2016, according to the National Centers for Health Statistics. This is unacceptable. Read more

Congressman Steve Stivers decided to take a closer look at how the drug and opioid epidemic is being handled in Perry County. Read more

Republican U.S. Reps. Brad Wenstrup, Steve Stivers and Mike Turner of Ohio testified before a congressional panel on Wednesday about the opioid epidemic’s impact in their home state, and legislative proposals to address the issue. Read more

It has been said time and time again: our nation is fighting an opioid epidemic. This epidemic is plaguing communities across the country, and it is not discriminating against any gender, economic class or race. It is relentless, claiming a life every ten minutes in the United States, and we all must come together to combat it. Recently, I have had the opportunity to meet with many individuals and organizations who are doing just that; they are actively engaged in recovery and treatment, as well as education and prevention. Read more

COLUMBUS - In Fairfield County, 80 percent of the children in Job and Family Services' protection are there because of a parent's opiate abuse. That's causing placement costs to skyrocket, said Fairfield County JFS director Aundrea Cordle Thursday at a roundtable discussion of the impact of the opioid crisis on Ohio children. Placement costs are approaching $3 million this year, compared to the $2.6 million spent last year to place children with foster families or in residential treatment facili... Read more

The opioid epidemic has killed thousands of people and torn families apart. School officials and people working in social programs met with elected officials Thursday to figure out how to help the children hurt by the crisis. Read more

Ohio lawmakers — regardless of political party — expressed nearly universal applause for the decision by President Donald Trump to declare the opioid crisis a national emergency. Read more

Local officials say they are disappointed President Donald Trump opted not to declare the opiate epidemic a national public health emergency this week. Read more