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New AG Official’s Work Informed By His Own Addiction Recovery

A new position in the state Attorney General's office aims to address treatment options for West Virginians struggling with substance use disorder and addiction.

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Podcast Examines Past And Present Of Meth In America

When we talk about addiction, a lot of us think about opioids. But there’s another drug still circulating in communities — methamphetamine, or meth. The powerful stimulant could be manufactured in people’s homes, but after the US cracked down on the sale of meth making ingredients, the ways people make meth evolved. That history is the topic of a new podcast, called Home Cooked, produced by the Daily Yonder. Mason Adams spoke with the show’s host and producer, Olivia Weeks.

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Local Outcry Spurs Beckley To Drop Addiction Recovery Resource Expansion

Last month, Beckley was poised to become the first city nationally to earn a special status for its addiction recovery resources. But on Tuesday, Beckley residents packed a meeting of the Beckley Common Council to express concerns over the plan.

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