Fentanyl has killed more Americans than the wars in Vietnam, Iraq and Afghanistan combined. And lined up behind it are still more vicious street drugs. The Justice […]
Tag: opioid crisis
One overlooked way to fight opioid deaths: Give people something to do
by Kathryn J. Edin, H. Luke Shaefer and Timothy J. Nelson Across the country, communities are struggling to respond to the opioid crisis, some with broader access […]
Sikora: ‘Can’t be convinced’ opioid foundation selection process was fair
MORGANTOWN — Now that the process has played out and Jonathan Board has been selected to represent Region 4 on the West Virginia First Foundation, Monongalia County […]
Dr. Rahul Gupta comes to WVU to highlight addiction crisis, research and prevention work
MORGANTOWN – Dr. Rahul Gupta returned to West Virginia on Thursday for a series of events addressing the state’s and the nation’s overdose epidemic. He came to […]
Gov signs bill creating structure for opioid settlement spending
After a bill signing by Gov. Jim Justice, West Virginia state law now reflects a structure for determining how state and local governments will work together to […]
No more empty seats at our holiday tables
by Ellen Glover Where I live, the seasons change fast. We’ve barely put away our jack-o’-lanterns in Kansas City when a cold wind blows in from the […]
Sen. Capito, WVU profs warn about rainbow fentanyl as Halloween approaches
MORGANTOWN – As Halloween approaches, elected officials and medical experts are warning parents – and kids – to be aware of a growing trend of drug traffickers […]
Morgantown-Bridgeport announced as Opioid Abuse Prevention Game of the Week
Friday’s Morgantown High vs. Bridgeport football game in Morgantown will be the attorney general’s featured gridiron matchup this week. Patrick Morrisey’s office announced this game would be […]
GameChanger hires director of prevention programs
A nationally certified school psychologist is joining the GameChanger team. Kim Legg will serve as director of prevention for the program, designed to blot the stain of […]
WVU receives $1M federal grant to continue, expand Rural Communities Opioid Response Program
MORGANTOWN – WVU has received a $1 million federal grant to continue its Rural Communities Opioid Response Program (RCORP), to bring opioid prevention, treatment and recovery resources […]
