Inhalants are a diverse group of substances that include volatile solvents, gases, and nitrites that are sniffed, snorted, huffed, or bagged to produce intoxicating effects similar to alcohol. These substances are found in common household products like glues, lighter fluid, cleaning fluids, and paint products. Inhalant abuse is the deliberate inhaling or sniffing of these [...]

Your First Step: Ask!
If you think your child may be drinking or using drugs, the first and most important thing you can do is to come right out and ask.  Research says that when parents talk openly about drugs and drinking, children have better self-control and develop more negative perceptions of these risky behaviors.  The [...]

Big Brothers Big Sisters wishes to expand services in Ohio County. The mission of the agency is to help children become confident, competent individuals through professionally supported one to one relationships with caring adults. “It is all about building developmental assets for youth” Laura Rolf, Community Development Director said.
Youth who have Mentors [...]

Aaron Negangard is the Dearborn-Ohio County Prosecutor is a member of the Drug Free Ohio County.   You can reach him by email at anegangard@dearbornohioprosecutor.com.

As a parent, would you allow your child to play Russian roulette with a loaded revolver?  The answer is, “Of course not.”  The answer is equally clear to what you should do [...]

One Community, One Family Promotes Support of Children and Family
In recognition of Child Mental Health Awareness Day on Thursday, May 7th, One Community, One Family would like to share some tips with the citizen’s of Ohio County on nurturing children’s emotional well-being. We often talk about how to stay healthy physically. Remember, mental [...]

Citizens for a Drug Free Ohio County,
Gary L. Eldridge, 2009 President
Citizens for a Drug-Free Ohio County invites you to get active in your kids’ lives, your school, your church, and your community! CFDFOC meets every month on the second Monday at 11:00 am. Bring your lunch with you if you would like! [...]

An article by David Hewitt, Chief of the Rising Sun Police Department
Some recent events have brought to light what local police officers have known for a long time…There are drugs in Rising Sun and Ohio County. Officers from the Rising Sun Police Department, Ohio County Sheriff’s Department and the Prosecuting [...]

An article by Tom McKay, Dearborn / Ohio County Prosecutor’s Office
Dearborn County CASA, Ohio County Drug Free, President, Indiana Drug Enforcement Association
Recently, a young man, from a good family in our community, after a series of bad decisions, found himself in the hospital in dire condition, the victim of a heroin overdose. Yes! Heroin, right [...]

Because of continuing reports of abuse, the FDA has strengthened the warnings and precautions sections in the labeling of OxyContin controlled-release tablets, a narcotic drug approved for the treatment of moderate to severe pain. Some of these reported cases have been associated with serious consequences, including death. OxyContin contains oxycodone HCl, an opioid agonist [...]