West Virginia's recent reduction in overdose deaths means good news for recovery specialists

West Virginia is seeing fewer opioid overdoses, but Congress’ funding cuts threatens recovery

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West Virginia's recent reduction in overdose deaths means good news for recovery specialists

BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) - West Virginia recently reached a milestone in the long fight against drugs. Last week, Governor Patrick Morrisey announced the state leads the nation in reducing overdose deaths. This includes a substantial reduction in opioid and specifically fentanyl-related deaths. This is good news for Angela Richmond, a family nurse practitioner provider in Beckley with Lifeline Addiction Specialists. A lifetime of service: remembe…