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The 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.

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Government Randy Yohe,

W.Va. Parkinson’s Disease Registry Will Help Search For A Cure

On Monday Gov. Jim Justice signed House Bill 4276 into law, creating a West Virginia Parkinson’s registry. He said the data collection and research effort marks a new beginning to help eradicate a terrible ailment

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WVPB News Brittany Patterson,

W.Va.-Based Study Aims To Predict Coronavirus Exposure Early

A typical day at Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown has its stresses.Curtis Ash, nursing manager in the hospital’s emergency department, knows that…

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