West Virginia overdose deaths drop 40% in 2024, outpacing national trend

West Virginia overdose deaths drop 40% in 2024, outpacing national trend

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WV News) — The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS) has reported a 40% decrease in overdose deaths from January to October 2024 compared to the same

Decline in overdose deaths in West Virginia linked to fewer kids entering foster care due to parental SUD

The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS) reports that current data shows a 40% decrease in overdose deaths from January to October 2024 compared to the same period in 2023, with the reduction expected to remain above 36% as pending cases are resolved. Year-over-year figures for the 12 months ending in November 2024 reveal […]