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Health & Science Jack Walker,

Four W.Va. Agencies Addressing Substance Use Secure Federal Grants

Four West Virginia organizations that aim to prevent opioid use and support addiction recovery have secured a federal grant from the United States Department of Justice.

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Government Randy Yohe,

Veteran Law Enforcement Officers Now Included In Alzheimer’s Awareness Training Bill

On Alzheimer's Awareness Day at the West Virginia Legislature, the organization’s program director Terresa Morris said that more than half of those with the brain disorder affecting memory and behavior will - at one time or another - wander.

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Health & Science June Leffler,

W.Va. Sober-living Homes Answer Call For Better Conditions

For those struggling with addiction, one way to get on the road to recovery is to enter a sober-living home. In 2019, the legislature unanimously passed a law that would for the first time set standards for providers.

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