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Health & Science Mason Adams +, Jul. 08, 2025

Across W.Va., Localities Look For New Ways To Help People In Crisis

Communities in Appalachia have long dealt with higher rates of substance use disorder and mental health challenges. The COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated the problem. Localities in West Virginia are trying something new to help people in crisis — and so far, it seems to be working.

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Health & Science Emily Rice, Jan. 23, 2025

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. ...

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Health & Science Emily Rice, Dec. 16, 2024

W.Va. State Health Officer Resigns

Updated on Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2024 at 4 p.m. The West Virginia Department of Health (DH) announced Monday that the state's health officer had ...

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Health & Science Emily Rice, Nov. 19, 2024

W.Va.’s Overdose Death Rate Decline Surpasses The National Rate

West Virginia’s drug overdose death rate continues to fall, even faster than it is nationwide.

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Health & Science Emily Rice, Oct. 23, 2024

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.

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Health & Science Jack Walker, Oct. 07, 2024

Better Family, Prenatal Care Key To Fighting Addiction, Says W.Va. Drug Control Director

Nearly two months after stepping into his role as director of the West Virginia Office of Drug Control Policy (ODCP), Stephen Loyd has outlined some of his priorities for addressing addiction in the state. Key among them is bolstering family and prenatal health care.

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