Tickets Now Available For Theatre West Virginia Summer Series
Theatergoers can choose from productions of the Civil War drama "Honey in the Rock" or "Shrek the Musical."
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W.Va’s Overdose Death Rate Continues To Fall
Early data shows West Virginia’s overdose death rate is continuing to decline, following national trends.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsFourth Annual Save A Life Day Projected To Surpass Records
More states than ever before will distribute opioid reversal medication for Save A Life Day on Sept 26. Save A Life Day began in 2020 as a pilot project in Kanawha...
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsDr. Rahul Gupta Meets With State And Local Leaders Fighting Drug Epidemic
State and local leaders working to mitigate West Virginia’s substance use crisis met at the Capitol Friday to discuss their work with Dr. Rahul Gupta.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsNew Fentanyl Education Discussed By Education Committee
Whether or not to teach middle schoolers about fentanyl and overdose-reversing medicine sparked discussion in the House Education Committee, while Senate Education modified a House bill on special education.
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Organizers Celebrate Success Of Save A Life Day
The number of Naloxone doses distributed on Save A Life Day more than doubled this year.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsFDA Approves Nasal Naloxone For Over The Counter Use
Until recently, Narcan was only available with a prescription, but the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a specific naloxone product for use without a prescription: a four-milligram naloxone hydrochloride nasal spray.
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