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Journalist and author Beth Macy shared stories and statistics relating to the substance use epidemic while discussing her work and answering audience members questions during an event at Marshall University Thursday, Feb. 22.

HUNTINGTON — Project Hope for Women and Children, a residential treatment program for women and their children, celebrated its five-year anniversary during an event Thursday at the Touma Museum of

Local health and community leaders shared their thoughts with the Presidential Advisory Council on HIV/AIDS Wednesday morning during panel discussions at the University of Charleston.

Local health and community leaders shared their thoughts with the Presidential Advisory Council on HIV/AIDS Wednesday morning during panel discussions at the University of Charleston.

Report cited by environment minister in support of offset bill was criticised for inflated figures and lack of clarity on outcomes

When it comes to decoding the language of the drug epidemic, advocates say compassionate language plays a crucial part in discussing the drug epidemic.

Only 13 states in the nation have promised 100 percent transparency in how their settlement money will be distributed.

According to provisional data, the state’s overdose rate fell from February 2022 to February 2023. The data shows that opioid overdose rates have dropped by approximately 8 percent, marking the most substantial decrease since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.

HUNTINGTON — Huntington has a new tool in the fight against homelessness and substance abuse disorder that the city believes could be a game changer.

HUNTINGTON — Local resources to abate the opioid epidemic were viewed through a national lens Thursday.