Fentanyl

Morrisey Announces Audit And School Choice Among Administrative Priorities

On Tuesday morning, Gov. Patrick Morrisey held his first press conference as governor. In what he said would be the first in a series of announcements, he advised reporters on eight executive orders and outlined his administration’s priorities. ...

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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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‘Operation Smoke And Mirrors’: Largest Methamphetamine Seizure In State History

Illegal drugs seized in the operation include more than 400 pounds of methamphetamine, 40 pounds of cocaine, 3 pounds of fentanyl, 19 firearms and nearly $1 million in cash.

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Health Care Providers Expand Substance Use Disorder Resources For Veterans

As fentanyl overdose deaths rise nationally, West Virginia health care providers are looking for new ways to support veterans struggling with substance use disorder or mental health issues.

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