Drug Prevention

Politically Connected Program Gets Opioid Funds While Experts Warn It May Not Work

GameChanger, a statewide prevention education program, is funded by the business community, the government and private companies, according to its founder. But they are also being funded by a new source of money: global opioid settlement funds. 

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First Foundation Receives Nearly 200 Applications During First Grant Cycle

Nearly 200 organizations applied for opioid settlement money from the first round of funding from the foundation responsible for its distribution.

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Applications Open For First Round Of W.Va. Opioid Settlement Grants

The foundation responsible for dispersing West Virginia’s opioid settlement money has approved the launch of the application process for its first grant cycle. The West Virginia First Foundation’s (...

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Prevention Day Brings Students And Advocates To The Capitol

Advocates gathered under the capitol dome Monday to educate lawmakers about the prevention of addictions and mental health struggles.

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