Help to give a voice to the voiceless and protect the health of women and parental rights by voting NO on Issue 1, which will be on the Ohio ballot in November (under the title of “Reproductive Healthcare”) as an amendment to enshrine abortion into Ohio law. Early voting started on October 11.

The Hancock County Board of Alcohol, Drug Addiction and Mental Health Services (ADAMHS) has passed a resolution in opposition to Issue 2, the legalization of marijuana for recreational use, and encourages voters to vote NO on Issue 2. ADAMHS believes the information below provides evidence why legalization of recreational marijuana is detrimental to public health, youth, and families.

Please share the following Issue 1 and Issue 2 resources with your family and friends to inform them about these issues.

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Bishop Thomas-Vote No on Issue 1 in November - As the November election nears, it is vital for every Catholic in the Diocese of Toledo and all of Ohio to understand the grave moral seriousness of Issue 1 and realize that this is not a political issue but an issue of life. In order to help the faithful understand the proposed abortion amendment, Bishop Daniel E. Thomas made a video going through the actual text of the and what it means. Please join Bishop Thomas and all the faithful of Ohio in praying for the defeat of Issue 1 and voting no on Issue 1!

Know the Facts about Issue 1 - A short (1.5 minute) video from the Archdiocese of Cincinnati that explains the major changes to health and safety standards within Ohio's abortion laws proposed by Issue 1.

Catholic Conference of Ohio - A YouTube channel with Issue 1 videos from the Catholic Conference of Ohio (CCO). CCO serves as the official voice of the Catholic Church in Ohio on matters of public policy.

ISSUE 1 FAQs Document

Issue 1 FAQs - A Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) document about Issue 1 from the Catholic Conference of Ohio.

ISSUE 2 resolution and cannabis Document

ADAMHS Resolution - A passed resolution from the Hancock County Board of Alcohol, Drug Addiction and Mental Health Services (ADAMHS) in opposition to Issue 2, the legalization of marijuana for recreational use.

CADCA Cannabis Document - A document from the Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America (CADCA), shared by ADAMHS, regarding the current state of affairs of cannabis.

WEBSITES

Ohio Right to Life Resources - Issue 1 Resources from Ohio Right to Life

Protect Women Ohio Resources - Issue 1 Resources from Protect Women Ohio

Catholic Conference of Ohio Resources  - Issue 1 Resources from the Catholic Conference of Ohio (CCO)

Center for Christian Virtue Resources - Issue 1 Resources from the Center of Christian Virtue

SAMHSA.gov Marijuana Resources - Issue 2 Resources from the U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration