West Virginia leads nation in reducing overdose deaths

Gov. Morrisey says headway being made on state's addiction crisis

PRINCETON — Standing behind a sign that read “Reducing Overdose Deaths,” Gov. Patrick Morrisey said Wednesday that West Virginia has recorded the nation’s biggest reduction in overdose deaths, but there

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WV leading nation in reducing overdose fatalities, says Gov. Morrisey

PRINCETON, WV (WVNS) - West Virginians celebrated a significant milestone as Governor Patrick Morrisey announced the state has recorded the largest reduction of overdose deaths in the nation over the past two months. West Virginia historically has been associated with high mortality rates relating to substance abuse among residents. But new data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows a 41% drop in overdose fatalities in recent…

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West Virginia is leading the nation in the decrease in the number of drug overdose deaths and Gov. Patrick Morrisey was in Princeton Wednesday to talk about why this has happened, and what lies ahead.

Gov. Morrisey announcing the state's ongoing opioid crisis continues to see progress through overdose death reductions

Morrisey announced Wednesday that West Virginia is leading the nation in overdose death rate reductions

West Virginia leads nation in reducing overdose deaths

PRINCETON, W.Va. (WTRF) — West Virginia has recorded the largest decline in overdose deaths nationwide, according to newly released data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The state led the country in overdose death reduction for the past two months, reporting a nearly 41% year-over-year decrease. Governor Patrick Morrisey attributed the milestone to a comprehensive, multi-agency strategy aimed at combating drug addiction…