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Audit: W.Va. Not Checking Criminal History of Child Care Staff
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) – A statehouse watchdog says West Virginia isn’t doing criminal background checks on its child protective services workers. A legislative audit released Tuesday on the state Department… Read More
Officers Exposed to Suspected Fentanyl During W. Va. Drug Bust
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (AP) — Authorities in West Virginia say several police officers were exposed to a substance believed to be the powerful opioid fentanyl during a drug bust. Huntington police… Read More
Morgantown, WV’s Lindsay Jordan to Make Athens Debut Nov. 16
Morgantown, WV’s musician (and photographer) Lindsay Jordan will make her Athens debut at Casa Cantina (6 West State Street) on Saturday, November 16, performing on the same bill as Jesse… Read More
Bill Would Require Ohio Pharmacists Be Educated About Naloxone Law
Ohio law permits pharmacists to give the overdose drug Naloxone without a prescription to people who deal with those with an opioid use disorder. But one state lawmaker says many… Read More
Lawmakers Propose Regulating Herbal Supplement Kratom
Rep. Gary Scherer (R-Circleville) is proposing a bill, HB318, that would create an inspection and certification process for companies wanting to sell Kratom, an herbal supplement commonly found in powder… Read More
W. Va. Board Revokes License of Doctor Who Wrote Illegal Scripts
MILTON, W.Va. (AP) – A West Virginia doctor who admitted in state and federal court to writing illegal opioid prescriptions and possessing drugs has had his license revoked. Records show… Read More
Proposed Plan Reduces Interest Rates for Loans Used for Adoptions
In Ohio, as many as 19,000 children are projected to be in the foster care system by this time next year. State leaders are offering a plan that could address… Read More
China Jails 9 In Fentanyl Trafficking Case That Began With A U.S. Tip
The traffickers were caught with 11.9 kilograms of fentanyl — enough to kill nearly 6 million people, by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration’s standard.
WV Names Ombudsman for Overwhelmed Foster Care System
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — West Virginia has appointed an ombudsman for its overwhelmed foster care system. The state health department announced Monday that Pamela M. Woodman-Kaehler has been named to… Read More
*** POSTPONED***WOUB Presents Drug Court Documentary in Athens***
***THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED DUE TO ANTICIPATED COLD TEMPERATURES.*** __________________ ATHENS, Ohio – Most know that Ohio has drug courts in many counties across the state that are specifically… Read More
WOUB Presents Drug Court Documentary in Athens
November 12 screening is free and open to the public ATHENS, Ohio – Most know that Ohio has drug courts in many counties across the state that are specifically designed… Read More
Kentucky AG Announces 2 Drug-related Settlements
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) – Kentucky’s attorney general has announced two separate settlements totaling nearly $40 million that involve a drug company and a drug distributor. Attorney General Andy Beshear said… Read More
Drug Distributor Shares Jump After Settlement Report
Shares of big drug distributors are climbing after a report that they have made an offer to settle litigation over the opioid crisis. Two people with knowledge of the negotiations,… Read More
Judge Will Halt Lawsuits Against Purdue Pharma, Its Owners For 6 Months
A judge will halt lawsuits against Purdue Pharma and its owners for six months in hopes of finalizing a settlement over the OxyContin maker’s role in the national opioid crisis,… Read More
Nelsonville City Council and Auditor Candidates Speak with Voters at Candidate Forum
With elections coming up on November 5th, the League of Women Voters held a candidate night in Nelsonville. Candidates running for Auditor and for City Council introduced themselves to community… Read More
Ky. Lt. Gov.: “Never Heard Any Concerns” From Bevin
Kentucky Lt. Gov. Jenean Hampton says she never heard any concerns from Gov. Matt Bevin about her priorities in office until his comments to a tea party group. She’s also… Read More
Ohio Putting $1.6M Toward Genetic Study Of Addiction
Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost is backing a study to take an in-depth look at the genetic factors behind substance use disorder. Yost believes this will be a critical step… Read More
Federal Lawsuit Targets West Virginia Foster Care System
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — The overwhelmed foster care system in opioid-ravaged West Virginia has failed to protect children, according to a federal lawsuit filed Monday. The lawsuit seeking class-action status… Read More
The Coal Town Betting Big On Outdoor Recreation
Standing on the breezy outlook at Flag Rock Recreation Area, Norton City Manager Fred Ramey is taking in the panoramic view of downtown Norton, Virginia. The brick building-lined streets are… Read More
Naloxone Presentation, Training, & Kit.
Opioid Overdose Reversal Kits will be handed out. You must register for this free event by calling 740-286-4111.
Born Exposed: Schools Seek To Help Children Exposed To Drugs In The Womb
Students line up single file behind teachers at West Elementary in Athens, Ohio, for. the walk downhill from the brick building to board buses or meet up with the person… Read More
Purdue Pharma Asks Judge to Stop Lawsuits Against Sacklers
OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma on Wednesday asked a bankruptcy court judge to halt all lawsuits against the company and its former directors, including members of the Sackler family, which owns… Read More
Yost: Purdue Settlement Money Should be Spent Locally
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost says any money the state receives from a settlement with OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma should be spent at the local level…. Read More
Why Are Addiction Treatment Options Limited For Health Workers?
Doctors and nurses are often barred from turning to FDA-approved medications that research shows to be the most effective way to quit. Critics of that policy say stigma is undermining best practice
Vitamin E Suspected In Lung Problems Among People Who Vaped Cannabis
New York officials say tests found high levels of vitamin E in cannabis vaping products used by people who developed lung damage. But it’s only one of many possible causes still under investigation.
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