College
Buchtel College of Arts and Sciences
Date of Last Revision
2026-04-28 12:34:04
Major
Political Science
Honors Course
N/A
Degree Name
Bachelor of Arts
Date of Expected Graduation
Spring 2026
Abstract
This research studies how the opioid crisis deepened partisan divisions in Ohio from the late 1990s to the present. By investigating political responses from both policy-makers and voter behavior following the introduction of OxyContin. This study will focus on the relationship between addiction and overdose rates, which influences those ideological divides. Using qualitative research, such as political rhetoric and legislative responses, and quantitative research, such as election results, to find a correlation between the opioid crisis and partisan polarization. This project aims to highlight how politically motivated decision-making can prevent proper bipartisan responses.
Research Sponsor
Dr. Phil Marcin
First Reader
Professor Steven Caraboolad
Second Reader
Dr. Alexis Ortiz
Honors Faculty Advisor
Dr. Ronald Gelleny
Proprietary and/or Confidential Information
No
Community Engaged Scholarship
No
Recommended Citation
Dunn, Robert C., "A Look Deeper Into Ohio’s Opioid Crisis and the Lasting Political Effects of the Issue" (2026). Williams Honors College, Honors Research Projects. 2135.
https://ideaexchange.uakron.edu/honors_research_projects/2135