Substance Use

Economy Jack Walker, Mar. 28, 2025

Berkeley County Okays Correctional Program Transfer, But Concerns Remain

Jefferson County officials were left scrambling this month after a local rehabilitation program for low-level criminal offenders with substance use issues announced it would cease operations. But a new decision from a neighboring county may provide partic...

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Government Jack Walker, Mar. 26, 2025

Jefferson County’s Day Report Center Closing This June, Plans To Transfer Participants

Jefferson County’s day report center is slated to close this summer — a decision local officials say came as a shock.

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Health & Science Jack Walker, Mar. 10, 2025

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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Economy Jack Walker, Feb. 24, 2025

Residents Fired For Failed Drug Tests Would Lose Unemployment Benefits Under Bill

House Bill 2441 would temporarily block unemployment benefits for residents who are fired for failing a drug test.

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Health & Science Emily Rice, Jan. 13, 2025

Charleston Drug Summit Aims To Connect Families To Resources

More than a dozen organizations are partnering to hold a summit for West Virginians affected by Substance Use Disorder to connect and share information.

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Government Emily Rice, Nov. 25, 2024

Foster Care Ombudsman Emphasizes Independence, Impartiality As Office’s Role Grows

One of West Virginia’s Foster Care Ombudsmen testified before a committee during November’s interim legislative session about the role her office plays in the state’s child welfare system.

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