Drug Abuse

Morrisey Signs Lauren’s Law, Stiffening Drug Trafficking Penalties

Penalties for transporting or delivery drugs in West Virginia will increase sharply under a new law signed by Gov. Patrick Morrisey on Thursday, April 24, 2025.

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Bill Expanding Drug Sale Penalties Sparks Concern For Some Lawmakers

West Virginians convicted of selling illicit drugs may soon face stiffer criminal penalties. But some lawmakers and residents worry harsher sentences may not effectively deter drug use, and could even have farther reaching implications than intended.

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Expert: W.Va.’s Drug Epidemic Is Holding Back Its Economy And Hurting Its Children

A senior policy advisor to the Legislature presented a sobering picture of West Virginia's drug epidemic on Monday.

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Appalachia Receives Annual $10 Million Allocation To Stop Drug Trafficking

The White House Office of National Drug Control Policy announced $9.9 million in funding for the Appalachia High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas (HIDTA) Program.

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