Gabapentin: Safer Than Opioids, Riskier Together

Gabapentin is one of the most commonly prescribed medicines in the country. Doctors use it for seizures, nerve pain after shingles, restless legs, and a long list of other problems. Plenty of people in recovery have a bottle of it in the medicine cabinet, and many of them were told it’s “safe” or “not addictive.” … Read more

A Beacon of Hope

A young woman and an older counselor sit together on a riverside bench watching the sunrise, the counselor's arm around her shoulder

In Ohio, a concerning statistic reveals that 19 individuals lose their lives daily to suicide or drug overdose. This alarming rate underscores a pressing need for a proactive approach to mental health, moving beyond reactive measures. Recognizing this urgent necessity, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center has embarked on a groundbreaking mental health study, […]