2026 ODA Summit
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Join us January 20–23 for the Ohio Deflection Association’s annual summit—bringing together public safety, behavioral health, and community stakeholders from across the nation.
Event Date: January 20–23, 2026
5345 Medpace Way / Cincinnati, OH
Questions? Contact: admin@ohiodeflectionassociation.org
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Governor DeWine Authorizes Ohio Board of Pharmacy to Adopt Emergency Rule Legalizing Tools to Prevent Drug Overdoses
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine yesterday signed Executive Order 2025-04D to suspend the normal rulemaking process to allow the Ohio Board of Pharmacy to adopt a rule allowing expanded access to tools to prevent drug overdoses. In addition to test strips and reagent kits for fentanyl, the rule, OAC 4729-8-02, exempts tests for the following compounds from the definition of drug paraphernalia under Ohio law:
- Xylazine;
- Medetomidine;
- Benzimidazole-opioids (commonly referred to as nitazenes); and
- Benzodiazepine and benzodiazepine-related compounds.
Read More: Ohio Governor
OHIO DEFLECTION ASSOCIATION
Post-Overdose Response
Community-Based
Self-Referral . Active Outreach
Intervention . Prevention
Community-Based
Self-Referral . Active Outreach
Intervention . Prevention
OUR MISSION
Ohio Deflection Association delivers support around public safety for the health and wellbeing of those struggling with substance use and mental health disorder(s), through the development of deflection and pre-arrest diversion strategies, support tools, and facilitating the education of community partners providing outreach services. Focusing on real life challenges with real time solutions by providing communities with education, guidance, and resources.