https://www.wfyi.org/tags/opioid-epidemic opioid epidemic en-US Copyright Tue, 31 Mar 2026 19:03:30 GMT https://www.wfyi.org/health/2026-03-31/new-deadly-synthetic-opioid-linked-to-overdoses-in-midwest The Marion County Sheriff's Office issued a warning about a new synthetic opioid called cychlorphine is being linked to a growing number of fatal overdoses across the Midwest — including in Ohio, Kentucky and Tennessee. Tue, 31 Mar 2026 19:03:30 GMT https://www.wfyi.org/health/2026-03-31/new-deadly-synthetic-opioid-linked-to-overdoses-in-midwest Farrah Anderson https://www.wfyi.org/health/2024-03-13/school-substance-use-prevention-efforts-are-crucial-the-question-is-how-to-do-it Most adults with substance use disorders start as teenagers, studies show. That's when school prevention efforts should step in but many fall short. Wed, 13 Mar 2024 04:00:00 GMT https://www.wfyi.org/health/2024-03-13/school-substance-use-prevention-efforts-are-crucial-the-question-is-how-to-do-it Alex Li https://www.wfyi.org/health/2024-01-09/hamilton-county-seeks-applications-for-opioid-settlement-grant-opportunities The goal of the program is to support evidence-based services related to substance use disorders. The county will receive nearly $10.3 million in annual allocations through 2038. Tue, 09 Jan 2024 05:00:00 GMT https://www.wfyi.org/health/2024-01-09/hamilton-county-seeks-applications-for-opioid-settlement-grant-opportunities Darian Benson https://www.wfyi.org/health/2023-10-19/tippecanoe-county-to-receive-1-million-for-overdose-prevention-and-is-accepting-applications-for-grants Tippecanoe County will receive $1.1 million from the opioid settlement fund and a state matching program. The county is accepting applications for grants to local programs that can address the overdoses crisis. Thu, 19 Oct 2023 04:00:00 GMT https://www.wfyi.org/health/2023-10-19/tippecanoe-county-to-receive-1-million-for-overdose-prevention-and-is-accepting-applications-for-grants Alex Li https://www.wfyi.org/health/2023-10-11/opioid-settlements-will-boost-17-marion-county-organizations Grants from the opioid settlement will go toward treatment, prevention, recovery, harm reduction, and other efforts to reduce barriers to treatment access. Wed, 11 Oct 2023 04:00:00 GMT https://www.wfyi.org/health/2023-10-11/opioid-settlements-will-boost-17-marion-county-organizations Alex Li https://www.wfyi.org/health/2023-09-29/a-new-addiction-treatment-locator-is-now-available-for-indiana-residents State officials announce a new online platform to help Indiana residents find addiction treatment programs. Fri, 29 Sep 2023 04:00:00 GMT https://www.wfyi.org/health/2023-09-29/a-new-addiction-treatment-locator-is-now-available-for-indiana-residents Alex Li https://www.wfyi.org/health/2023-09-18/the-region-is-in-the-thick-of-a-synthetic-drug-crisis State departments of health across the region have taken some action and issued advisories as the synthetic drug-involved overdose death toll has risen in recent years. Mon, 18 Sep 2023 04:00:00 GMT https://www.wfyi.org/health/2023-09-18/the-region-is-in-the-thick-of-a-synthetic-drug-crisis Alex Li https://www.wfyi.org/health/2023-08-14/indiana-is-getting-507-million-in-opioid-settlement-money-heres-how-it-will-be-handled As the first installments of the opioid settlement money made their way to state and local governments in Indiana, conversations about what the money will be spent on and who has the ultimate say are top of mind. Mon, 14 Aug 2023 04:00:00 GMT https://www.wfyi.org/health/2023-08-14/indiana-is-getting-507-million-in-opioid-settlement-money-heres-how-it-will-be-handled Alex Li https://www.wfyi.org/health/2022-11-15/documentary-aims-to-remove-stigma-and-promote-dialogue-about-indianas-opioid-crisis The film – The Addict’s Wake – focuses on how the opioid epidemic impacts people with substance use disorder and their families and communities. Tue, 15 Nov 2022 05:00:00 GMT https://www.wfyi.org/health/2022-11-15/documentary-aims-to-remove-stigma-and-promote-dialogue-about-indianas-opioid-crisis Darian Benson https://www.wfyi.org/health/2022-08-01/fentanyl-is-devastating-midwest-communities-but-expanding-harm-reduction-can-be-difficult Many who work on the frontlines of the overdose crisis want to see more emphasis on reducing the risk of illness and death from substance use. But in some communities, they face opposition. Mon, 01 Aug 2022 04:00:00 GMT https://www.wfyi.org/health/2022-08-01/fentanyl-is-devastating-midwest-communities-but-expanding-harm-reduction-can-be-difficult Mitch Legan