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$650M Deal Means Firm Won’t Face Prosecution For Encouraging OxyContin Sales

The Justice Department will not prosecute a consulting firm accused of encouraging OxyContin sales in return for $650 million in resolution payments.

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First Foundation Offers Another Chance For Prevention And Recovery Grants

The foundation responsible for distributing West Virginia’s opioid settlement funds is giving applicants a second chance to obtain funding to fight the state’s drug epidemic.

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Opioid Settlement Foundation Commits $20 Million To New Program

The organization responsible for West Virginia’s opioid settlement money committed $20 million to an outcomes-based addiction recovery project.

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Opioid Settlement Funds Recovery Efforts And Debating A Safer Kentucky

On this West Virginia Morning, there have been a number of initiatives to address homelessness across our region, including imposing camping bans in cities and towns. Across the border in Kentucky, new anti-crime laws are beefing up the consequen...

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