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West Virginia has had the highest drug overdose death rate in the country since at least 2014, according to CDC data. According to a 2026 analysis from KFF using CDC data, West Virginia had the highest opioid overdose death rate in the country in 2024, at 38.6 deaths per 100,000 people. The state also saw […]

If you need an Alcoholics Anonymous (A.A.) meeting right now, you can find one. Online meetings run 24-7 across every time zone. The quickest path is to visit aa.org, use the Meeting Guide, filter for “online” and you’ll see dozens of virtual gatherings happening within the hour. No waiting, no travel, no barriers between you

Alcohol abuse doesn’t destroy a marriage overnight. It erodes the bond slowly, one broken promise at a time. Eventually, the person you married becomes unrecognizable, and the life you built together starts to fall apart. If you’re reading this because alcohol has taken hold of your relationship, you’re not alone. Millions of couples face this

Rubbing alcohol is found in almost every home, but it’s extremely dangerous to ingest, even in small amounts. Many people who drink rubbing alcohol do so out of desperation, intoxication, withdrawal or a misunderstanding of how harmful it is. Drinking rubbing alcohol can be deadly, and even in small doses, it can cause serious health

Boredom in early recovery feels different, more intense, more dangerous and more difficult to shake than ordinary restlessness. If you’re struggling with overwhelming empty hours and the urge to fill them with substances, you’re not alone. This crushing sense of emptiness affects nearly everyone in the earliest stages of addiction recovery, but proven strategies can