by Patrick Morrisey The importance of defeating the opioid crisis has been — and remains — a top priority for the Attorney General’s Office. For years, our office has used […]
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AG Morrisey will vote against Purdue Pharma bankruptcy plan, says opioid funds not proportional to problem
MORGANTOWN – State Attorney General Patrick Morrisey said Tuesday he will vote no on confirming Purdue Pharma’s bankruptcy plan, which will allot money to the 50 states for opioid treatment […]
Opioid peddlers like Purdue don’t deserve a free pass
Those responsible for the scourge of opioid addiction that has torn through communities in Washington and across the nation must be held accountable. Anyone who knowingly contributed to this irresponsible […]
Guest Essay: A team approach to defeat opioid abuse
by Patrick Morrisey Opioid abuse is a blight that has impacted thousands of West Virginians — a deadly scourge so large that beating it will require a holistic, team approach. […]
Attorney General Morrisey announces $10 million settlement with opioid industry consulting firm
MORGANTOWN – State Attorney General announced Thursday a $10 million settlement with a national marketing firm that helped opioid manufacturers fuel the opioid epidemic. Morrisey said in a press conference […]
Morrisey files suits against opioid distributors Walmart and CVS
MORGANTOWN — Attorney General Patrick Morrisey on Tuesday filed two more lawsuits against opioid distributors. In June he sued Walgreens and Rite Aid in Putnam County Circuit Court. The new […]
