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This week, too often, people with mental health challenges or substance use disorder wind up in jail. But crisis response teams offer another way. Also, changes to the Endangered Species Act could benefit big business. They could also kill animals like the eastern hellbender. And, in troubled times, a West Virginia writer says to find peace in nature.
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Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsHarm reduction advocates in Charleston, where the overdose prevention initiative first began, are still keen on the importance of preventing overdose deaths.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsFrom Wednesday night to Thursday night, Charleston saw 35 overdoses, according to Mayor Amy Goodwin.
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Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsCommunities in Appalachia have long dealt with higher rates of substance use disorder and mental health challenges. The COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated the problem. Localities in West Virginia are trying something new to help people in crisis — and so far, it seems to be working.
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