Celebrating A New Pope And The Taste Of Mothman, This West Virginia Week
A new pope, a new effort to save pets in the Mountain State and a new potato chip -- a lot to report on this West Virginia Week.
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New AG Official’s Work Informed By His Own Addiction Recovery
A new position in the state Attorney General's office aims to address treatment options for West Virginians struggling with substance use disorder and addiction.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsExpert: 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.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsOpioid Settlement Disbursement Process Begins
Now that the state has reached a $400 million settlement with the “Big Three” pharmaceutical distributors, the process of getting the money where it’s needed will begin as quickly as possible.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsWest Virginia Reaches Landmark Settlement With 'Big Three' Opioid Distributors
AmerisourceBergen, Cardinal Health, and McKesson agreed to the settlement after a lawsuit against them was continued last month. The attorneys asked for the continuance to allow for time to work out the details of the settlement.
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Huntington And Cabell County Await Trial Verdict
It’s been six months since closing arguments were held in the first lawsuit over the U.S. addiction epidemic to go to trial. It blames three pharmaceutical companies for their role in the opioid crisis in the Huntington, West Virginia, area.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsAway From The Opioid Trial, Life Carries On In Huntington
West Virginia is in the spotlight for taking on major drug distributors. But outside the courtroom, it’s business as usual as residents work to help their community heal.
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