In 2017, Ohio had the second highest rate of drug overdose deaths involving opioids in the U.S.

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine announced the recipients of $2 million in grant money to combat the growing drug problem throughout the state.

A study conducted by researchers from the University of Cincinnati shows that prescriptions of the overdose-fighting medicine naloxone increased by 2,328% over the past five years.

19 News met with a group of area teachers who couldn't believe some of the ways students are stashing vapes in school.

First responders on the frontline of the opioid epidemic now have more resources to get people the help they need. $1.3 million is headed to 30 law enforcement agencies across Ohio to fight opioids.

Fentanyl is something first responders can run into any day and they're seeing it more often. We've seen a few cases lately of first responders in Northeast Ohio coming into contact with fentanyl and getting sick or even overdosing.

More than a dozen new billboards in Cleveland are catching the attention of drivers.

Settlement talks broke down last week.

Six drug companies will be held responsible for the worst drug crisis in U.S. history that’s claimed over 400,000 lives.

A federal drug bust in Cleveland led to the arrest of five men who, authorities say, were in possession of more than $1 million in addictive and lethal drugs.