Ohio Women’s Addiction Hotline
Ohio Women’s Substance Abuse Hotline
Ohio Women’s Drug & Alcohol Abuse Statistics
According to a study conducted by the National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH), Ohio has a higher prevalence of opioid addiction than the national average, with 1.4% of the state’s population struggling with opioid addiction[1]. These statistics indicate a concerning prevalence of substance abuse among women in Ohio, with a significant impact on their health and well-being.
The impact of substance abuse on women’s health and well-being in Ohio is significant. A study conducted on women from Appalachian Ohio found that the prevalence of heavy episodic drinking was high, with 20% of women in the sample reporting this behavior[2]. Heavy episodic drinking can lead to a range of health issues, including liver disease, heart disease, and an increased risk of cancer.
Furthermore, a recent study found that nine out of ten pregnancies among women addicted to opiates in Ohio were unplanned, highlighting the potential impact of substance abuse on reproductive health[3]. These statistics demonstrate the far-reaching effects of substance abuse on women’s physical and mental health in Ohio.
Commonly abused substances among women in Ohio include alcohol, opioids, and illicit drugs[4]. The impact of substance abuse on mental health is also significant, with a study conducted by the NSDUH indicating that Ohio has a higher prevalence of mental illness than the national average[4][5]. Additionally, opioid addiction in Ohio has skyrocketed by 40% between 2015 and 2019, with opioid overdose deaths rising from 29.9 per 100,000 residents in 2015 to 47.2[6]. These statistics highlight the need for increased access to substance abuse treatment and mental health services for women in Ohio, as well as preventative measures to address the root causes of substance abuse.
1. National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH). from www.samhsa.gov
2. Correlates of Risky Alcohol Use Among Women from …. from www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5659387/
3. Working with Marginalized Women in Franklin County, Ohio. from powertodecide.org
4. Mental Health and Substance Use State Fact Sheets: Ohio. from www.kff.org
5. Ohio (OH) | CBHSQ Data. from www.samhsa.gov/data/report/ohio-oh-1
6. Explore Drug Deaths – Women in Ohio | AHR. from www.americashealthrankings.org
Women’s Substance Abuse Treatment Resources Ohio
State of Ohio Government Department of Addiction Services
Ohio Government Department of Addiction Services. The Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (OhioMHAS) exists to provide statewide leadership of a high-quality mental health and addiction prevention, treatment, and recovery system that is effective and valued by all Ohioans. OhioMHAS strives to end suffering from mental illness, substance use disorders, and problem gambling for Ohioans of all ages, their families, and communities. Stigmas lead people to make judgements and buy into myths about mental health and drug and alcohol use disorders. The truth is, when you see someone living with mental health or substance use disorders, there’s always more to the story than you know. Learn more about the real risk factors for mental illness and addiction—and how you can help.
Ohio Women’s Network Enhancing Women’s Substance Abuse Treatment
Ohio Women’s Network Enhancing Substance Abuse Treatment Programs. The Ohio Women’s Network of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drug Programs is a diverse group of professionals providing leadership in the provision of women’s gender specific and gender competent alcohol, tobacco and other drug programming for women, whose mission is to strengthen collaboration and coordination among the various programs providing services to women and children; to develop and disseminate “best practices” among such programs; to improve identification and referral of substance abusing women by human services agencies; to assure women’s access to clinically appropriate prevention and treatment and to increase awareness of women’s substance abuse and effective treatment technologies.
NAOMI Ohio Restoring Women Addiction Recovery Support Services
NAOMI Ohio Restoring Women Addiction Recovery Support Services. NAOMI operates an outreach program for women recovering from alcohol, substance and domestic violence abuse. The focus of this program is to ensure abstinence from any mood or mind-altering substances. A large percentage of women we serve are homeless and without income. NAOMI operates its program 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Basic needs are met with meals, laundry facility, transportation assistance, mailing address, telephone access and clothing. The program equips women with the tools and resources they need and currently accommodates housing for 10 women at a time. NAOMI’s goal is to integrate the women back into the community by providing programming which consists of three phases.
Ohio Citizen Advocates for Addiction Recovery
Ohio Citizen Advocates for Addiction Recovery. Ohio Citizen Advocates for Addiction Recovery is a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to creating social change in Ohio. As the only peer run advocacy organization in the state of Ohio, our staff, Board, and volunteers work tirelessly to ensure the rights of individuals in recovery. It is our job to speak out against the stigma and discrimination associated with addiction, but we can only be as loud as the number of champions behind us. To advocate for those in and seeking recovery from a substance use disorder to ensure political, social, educational, and economic equality. Every citizen in the state of Ohio has access to recovery support services throughout the lifespan of the disease and barriers to recovery resulting from the stigma and discrimination associated with addiction are eliminated. Policy decisions are based on the medical model of addiction and are informed by individuals and their friends and families who have been impacted by addiction. OCAAR believes that improved processes, empowerment and access to care for those in and seeking recovery will benefit the entire community.