Addiction

Combating Addiction

At Healthy State Alliance, clinicians, physicians, and leaders from Mercy Health and The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center are working together to tackle the addiction from every angle. From reducing reliance on narcotics in surgery, to expanding perinatal treatment programs, to providing peer support and education, our efforts are comprehensive and community-driven.

Stories of Recovery and Hope

Recovery is possible, and sharing real stories helps reduce stigma while inspiring others to seek help.

Peer Support Matters
Keith, a peer supporter, knows the journey firsthand. His story shows how lived experience can provide understanding and encouragement to others.

Watch Keith’s Story

Justin & Megan’s Story
Addiction nearly cost Justin and Megan everything. Today, they’re living proof that with the right support, families can heal and rebuild.

 

Our Work in Action

  • Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS): Proven programs that reduce hospital stays, improve patient satisfaction, and limit exposure to opioids.
  • Perinatal Care: Shared protocols and clinics offering comprehensive substance use disorder treatment for pregnant individuals.
  • Peer Support: Leveraging lived experience to provide one-on-one recovery guidance.
  • Advocacy: Working with state and federal partners to expand access to Narcan, support telehealth prescribing, and strengthen medication-assisted treatment coverage.
  • Education & Outreach: Hosting annual opioid symposia and training thousands of clinicians in best practices for addiction care.

Help is Available

If you or someone you love is struggling, support is closer than you think. Explore resources in your community:

For immediate support anywhere in the U.S., call the SAMHSA Helpline at 1-800-662-HELP (4357).

Practical Tools that Save Lives

Narcan (naloxone) is a simple nasal spray that can rapidly reverse the effects of an opioid overdose.
In this short video, Dr. O. Trent Hall, addiction medicine specialist at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, walks through five easy steps to use Narcan safely.
Watch the Narcan Video 

Continuing Education

Healthy State Alliance is committed to advancing knowledge and best practices in addiction treatment. For the latest information on continuing education events related to addiction, view our resources page.