ADVOCATES FOR DRUG SAFETY

Independent advocates for life-enhancing drug policies and practices.

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840+

opioid deaths

annually in WV.

out of every 1000 children in WV impacted by opioids.

605%

increase in opioid overdose death rate in West Virginia vs the national average.

40,000+

WV households educated in 2020 by WVDII.

Educational Resources

for Educators

for Students

for Grandparents &
Foster Parents

for Families

Murphy Media and WVDII Win Gold Telly for Medication Safety.

NEWS & EVENTS.

Oct 14
1 min

Free kits can help people dispose of medications properly

CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) National Drug Take Back events have become a popular option for people to dispose of unused or expired medications....

Oct 14
1 min

WVDII DRUG TAKE BACK DAY

Dr. Susan Bissett discusses Drug Take Back Day with WSAZ. Watch the full story at WSAZ.

Oct 1
1 min

October Episode- Healing our Communities "WV Collegiate Recovery Network"

From the WV Library Commission Television Network

Generation RX

The WV DII, in collaboration with the University of Charleston, has partnered with both Kanawha and Putnam County Schools to implement and deliver a prescription abuse prevention initiative using Generation Rx.

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REX LIVE!

Visit Rex to learn more about medication safety at home!

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ADVOCATES FOR DRUG SAFETY

Educational Resources

Murphy Media and WVDII Win Gold Telly for Medication Safety.

NEWS & EVENTS.

Free kits can help people dispose of medications properly

WVDII DRUG TAKE BACK DAY

October Episode- Healing our Communities "WV Collegiate Recovery Network"

Generation RX

REX LIVE!

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