Committee endorses exception to adult bed cap to allow juvenile substance‑use treatment beds Lawmakers reported a substitute to exempt juvenile substance‑use treatment beds from the 250‑adult bed cap, after testimony that West Virginia currently lacks licensed adolescent inpatient beds and that juveniles are being sent out of state or to juvenile detention.

West Virginia lawmakers are taking a crucial step to address the lack of adolescent substance-use treatment beds by proposing an exception to the adult bed cap, aiming to keep vulnerable youth closer to home.

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Senate panel approves drug testing bill for treatment programs Panel adopts bill for comprehensive drug testing in treatment and maintenance phases.

West Virginia lawmakers are taking bold steps to enhance drug testing protocols for treatment programs, aiming to ensure accountability and support for those battling addiction.

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Legal marijuana legalization shifts cartel strategies and market dynamics Legal marijuana in Colorado drives cartels to adapt and seek new drug opportunities.

The West Virginia Senate is diving deep into the complex repercussions of marijuana legalization, revealing shocking price hikes and evolving cartel strategies that could reshape the drug landscape.

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