Donated Land To Become Recreational Complex In Upshur County
A donation of 70 acres in Upshur County will be used to create a multi-use recreational center.
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National Take Back Day Provides Safe Option For Prescription Drug Disposal
People can drop off medications that are no longer being used at dozens of National Prescription Drug Take Back Day locations across the state.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsThe Differences Between Methadone And Suboxone, This West Virginia Morning
Millions of people are addicted to opioid pain medication. Some use medication-based treatment for their addiction. But that has created a divide in the world of recovery. We listen to an excerpt from the latest Us & Them, exploring the difference between an early medication called methadone and suboxone, which is often used now.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsAttorney General Files Opioid Suit Against United Health Company
The suit is the latest in years of legal action to try and recoup damages for the effects of the opioid crisis from the companies seen as primarily responsible.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsSenators Discuss Opioid Treatment Program Legislation
On this episode of The Legislature Today, legislation to outlaw opioid treatment programs that distribute methadone without offering integrated care in West Virginia, Senate Bill 204, is making its way through the West Virginia Legislature. Emily Rice brings us this story. Also, Assistant News Director Maria Young talks with Sens. Eric Tarr, R-Putnam, and Mike Woelfel, D-Cabell, about the bill.
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W.Va. Overdose Death Rates Fall By 38%
The opioid epidemic’s hardest-hit state in the union continues to outpace the nation’s declining overdose death rate. ...
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsFirst Foundation Offers Another Chance For Prevention And Recovery Grants
The foundation responsible for distributing West Virginia’s opioid settlement funds is giving applicants a second chance to obtain funding to fight the state’s drug epidemic.
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