Study: Southern Counties Have Worst Health in W.Va.
Study: Southern counties have worst health in W.Va.
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They have to see the need to make the change.” Unfortunately, Chapman says drug and alcohol use prematurely take many lives in our area. Smoking is also prevalent in southern West Virginia, which can lead to lung disease or heart attack.
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Town Hall meeting addresses drug abuse
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Members of the Hippodrome Improvisational Teen Theatre perform a skit during the substance abuse town hall meeting at Lincoln Middle School. Buy Photo STEVEN H. KEYS/Special to the Guardian By Aida Mallard Taking prescription drugs with alcohol can …
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McDowell ranks as unhealthiest county in W.Va. for 3rd year
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McDowell County Commission President Gordon Lambert said drug abuse is the biggest obstacle to health in the county. “It's a tremendous challenge, and we have different groups working on this,” Lambert said. “FACES, the West Virginia Extension Agency …
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Virginia Organizing Project Hold Drug Court Forum in Lee County – LEE COUNTY, VA- With local jail costs crippling the Lee County budget, The Virginia Organizing Project held a forum Friday to support the use of drug courts as an alternative to the existing expensive and ineffective justice and treatment system. Advocates from the judiciary, prosecution, defense bar, probation, law enforcement, mental health, social service, and treatment communities gathered at the Mountain Empire Community College to educate the public on the benefit of Drug Courts and to encourage state Delegate Terry Kilgore to support the funding of a Drug Court in Lee County. Drug Courts are widely supported among the criminal justice and substance abuse treatment communities as an effective alternative to jail time and probation. Rufus Bryant is a Recovery Coach with Lee County Behavioral Health and is a strong supporter of Drug Courts.
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