Sometimes we forget that addiction recovery isn’t as simple as deciding to get sober. Don’t get us wrong — that decision is the first and most important step. But once […]
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My life after meth — learning to open and close the curtains
by Hannah Sward When I was on meth, I was busy. Very busy. There was gardening to do, color-coding the closet, taking apart doorknobs, trying to put doorknobs back together […]
What will the Matthew Perry toxicology results reveal? Here’s why it shouldn’t matter
by Sean Daniels We’re still waiting for the official cause of death for Matthew Perry, who was famous for starring in “Friends” and struggling mightily with substance abuse. Even in […]
Mary Lou Retton recovering from health scare
CHARLESTON — Olympic gymnast and native West Virginian Mary Lou Retton, now home after a scary health battle, is publicly thanking people for their concern and support. “I’m overwhelmed with […]
How to help animals and their people recover from catastrophes
by Sarah DeYoung An estimated 3,000 pets were still missing more than a week after deadly wildfires ripped through Maui. When disasters of this magnitude strike, people often flee with […]
Meeting them where they are
WVU Today About 90% of Americans who need treatment for a substance use disorder don’t get it. West Virginia University researchers have developed a program that allows people who have […]
COVID-19 survivors talk about their experiences with the virus
MORGANTOWN — Kevin Deming had the dubious distinction of being the first person in Monongalia County to be diagnosed with COVID-19 in March 2020. “I returned from a trip to […]
Local man gets dental work through Jobs & Hope program
Newsroom@DominionPost.com Heroin and other substance misuse made Brandon miserable to the point he knew he had to get help. “It made my life unmanageable,” said the Morgantown man, whose name […]
Postcast 52 Year in Review – January 1, 2021
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Postcast 47 – November 27, 2020
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