ADVOCATES FOR DRUG SAFETY

Independent advocates for life-enhancing drug policies and practices.

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1,275+

opioid deaths

annually in WV

out of every 1000 children in WV impacted by opioids

1,000+

doses of Naloxone distributed in 48 WV counties since May 2021

60%

increase in overdose deaths in WV in 2020

40,000+

WV households educated in 2020 by WVDII

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Murphy Media and WVDII Win Gold Telly for Medication Safety.

NEWS & EVENTS.

3 days ago
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Regional pharmacy chains are thriving as a result of diversifying their pharmacy offerings

Sandra Levy Senior Editor Drug Store News When the going gets tough, the tough get going. In the face of declining prescription drug...

Mar 8
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WV DII and PBS Partner for Writing Contest

WV DII President Dr. Susan Bissett and Maggie Holley, Education Director at WV Public Broadcasting discussing prevention programs and the...

Feb 14
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WVDII & ONEbox - Catalyst for Change

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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