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Success Story – You’re looking at a California success story. Eight years ago Californians voted to provide drug treatment instead of jail for non-violent drug offenders. Si…

Matt Simon: Time is right for medical marijuana in W.Va.

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If their doctors believe it would be an effective treatment — for many it can be more effective and present fewer side effects than prescription drugs — they should be able to make that choice. Twenty states plus the District of Columbia have enacted …
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West Virginia has highest rate of fatal overdoses

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And in 29 states, including West Virginia and the District of Columbia, more people die from drug overdoses than from motor vehicle accidents, the report says. … The trust says some strategies to curb the problem appear to be working, including …
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W.Va. leads nation in fatal drug overdoses

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"I look forward to reading the report and hope it gives some strategies on how we can help those prescribed and prescribing pain medication from abusing or misusing the drugs," said Dick Wittberg, executive director of the Mid-Ohio Valley Health …
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Twilight Vigil sheds light on substance abuse

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The legislature passed new laws this year to address the issue of substance abuse; however, communities, like Lawrenceburg, that unite, stand up against this problem and work to get treatment to those struggling with addiction, serve as one of the best …
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