Fatal Overdose

West Virginia saw an almost 40 percent increase in these deaths compared to 2019.

Overdose deaths are significantly rising in many states including West Virginia, but some are now adopting new laws that require those with opioid addictions to receive a reversal agent like Narcan alongside their pain medication prescription. This tactic would serve as a way to help save lives, should a patient overdose.

Cabell County is leading West Virginia in the number of fatal overdoses for the second year in a row.Citing state data, the Charleston Gazette-Mail…