southern west virginia

Bridget Lambert: Tracking System Will Help Battle Against Meth Use

Bridget Lambert: Tracking system will help battle against meth use

Filed under: Virginia Drug Abuse

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Drug abuse and its illegal production have posed significant challenges for the state of West Virginia over the years. While substance abuse and the problems it causes is a scourge across the country, this issue took center stage …
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Rahall tackles prescription drug abuse at Fla. conference

Filed under: Virginia Drug Abuse

Need Help Finding a Website That Has Information on Virginia Laws!!!?

Question by : need help finding a website that has information on virginia laws!!!?
i need to find a website that can tell me about the legal rights people living in the state of Virginia have. and also the laws of Virginia regarding underage alcohol and drug use while an adult is present. basically i need to know what can happen if someone is found letting kids drink and smoke in his/her house. this is for a research paper so i need to have real, reliable sources. thanks!

Best answer:

Answer by Pngwn
http://www.virginia.gov/cmsportal3/

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Study: Southern Counties Have Worst Health in W.Va.

Study: Southern counties have worst health in W.Va.

Filed under: Drug Use Virginia

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

Filed under: Drug Use Virginia

West Virginia Lawyers and Social Workers: Legal for a Homeless Shelter to Put an Active Drug Addict in Charge?

Question by : West Virginia Lawyers and social workers: Legal for a homeless shelter to put an active drug addict in charge?
This sounds crazy, but it’s actually happening at the YW*A where I live… There are 2 areas that have residents: one is a domestic violence shelter, the other is a regular residents hall that is holding 19 residents, most (not me) who were put here for drug-related offenses.

Is Drug Abuse and Distribution a Serious Issue in Southern West Virginia?

Question by jack d: Is drug abuse and distribution a serious issue in Southern West Virginia?
I hve heard about it here and there, and I cannot believe it. How can drugs come into a place like that? Oh and what type of drugs are most commonly abused?

Best answer:

Answer by socom491
Drug abuse and distribution is a serious crime throughout the United States. Drug abuse may be hard to detect, but distribution can be punished very easily.

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