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New state drug commissioner officially begins work in West Virginia • West Virginia Watch

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New state drug commissioner officially begins work in West Virginia • West Virginia Watch

Starting this week – and for the first time since January 2023 – The West Virginia Office of Drug Control Policy has a permanent director. Dr. Stephen Loyd, an internist and addiction medicine specialist from Tennessee, began his work on Monday after was appointed head of the agency last month. Loyd holds a medical degree […]

Hamilton County sees nearly 30% drop in fatal overdoses in first half of 2024

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Hamilton County sees nearly 30% drop in fatal overdoses in first half of 2024

HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. — The number of fatal overdoses appears to be declining in Hamilton County. This is according to data from the latest Hamilton Counted report, which found that fatal overdoses have decreased by almost 30% compared to 2022. On Wednesday, we spoke with district leaders and stakeholders about what led to this change. […]