West Virginia
West Virginia gambling helpline reports increase of calls
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) – As football season begins, so too does an increase in sports betting. In the United States, the NFL is the most popular sport for betting, according to Shelia Moran, director of Marketing and Communications with WV’s Problem Gambling Help Network.
While many people can place the occasional bet without severe consequences, for some the betting becomes more.
According to Moran, nearly 1,200 West Virginians reached out for help with a gambling problem last year.
Moran said the state’s gambling helpline received an influx of calls over the last year and they anticipate more in the coming months.
Data, according to Moran, shows the number of calls to the gambling helpline has doubled in the last year.
“This is becoming more common,” Moran said.
She encourages anyone seeking assistance to “feel confident when reaching out.”
Moran says there has been a significant shift in the demographics of callers.
“We used to get more calls from women and middle-aged people when most played slots or video poker machines. Now, most callers use mobile devices to bet, either casino games or sports, and we get more calls from younger men.”
For those who gamble, the Help Network suggests using these guidelines:
· Treat the money you lose as the cost of entertainment and any winnings as a bonus.
· Plan ahead. Set a money and time limit, and stick to them. If gambling online, take advantage of the app’s responsible gambling features, which allow time and money limits.
· Avoid chasing lost money.
· Keep track of the amount wagered and money won and lost. Many features in games make you feel like you are ahead, but accurate accounting may tell a different story.
Anyone experiencing problem gambling issues can call or text 1-800-GAMBLER or chat online at 1800Gambler.net
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WHEELING, W.Va. — Wheeling is home to West Virginia’s first recovery program designed specifically for young adults, offering a new track aimed at people ages 18 to 24 who are working to overcome substance use disorders.
Youth Services System announced it will offer the recovery track at the McCrary Center in Wheeling for young adults dealing with opioid or stimulant use disorders. The program is designed to provide recovery-focused housing and support services, giving participants a safe, structured environment as they work toward long-term recovery and stability.
“Our transitional living program has been licensed by the Department of Human Services, as well as the Office of Health Facility Licensure. We also achieved the West Virginia Alliance of Recovery Residence certification so there will be a lot of oversight in this program. And we look forward to our continued work with them,” YSS CEO Jill Eddy said.
Youth Services System received a one-time grant through the West Virginia Bureau of Behavioral Health to help expand services and launch the new track in Wheeling.
“Research shows that the longer a person is provided a safe space while in recovery, the chances of their success in recovery and remaining sober is definitely increased,” Eddy said.
Services will include substance-free and MAT-friendly housing, peer recovery support, therapy, recovery planning, and overdose prevention education. The program also supports individuals with co-occurring mental health conditions and prioritizes high-risk and underserved populations.
More information about Youth Services System is available here.
BUCKHANNON, W.Va (WDTV) – WestCare West Virginia cut the ribbon for its Hope in the Mountains complex on 22 N. Locust Street. The new facility will treat men with substance abuse issues with the hopes of fighting the drug epidemic in West Virginia.
Each room in the complex includes 56 beds, a television set and clean bathroom. Stephen Wright spoke ahead of the ribbon cutting along with Buckhannon officials. He said this facility differs from others on how they approach treatment.
“We really focus on the individual and the individual needs and focus on their progress in the program versus a number of days that a person is in treatment. So it’s really individualized,” said Stephen Wright, chief operating officer of WestCare Appalachia. “So we still need aftercare, outpatient counseling, and those things. But this really gives an opportunity for an intervention to break that cycle for individuals struggling with addiction. Because lots of times they must be separated from the living circumstances that they’re in at that time.”
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A federal appeals court agreed to rehear West Virginia’s request to lift an injunction barring enforcement of state restrictions against drugmakers seeking to limit discounts to pharmacies under a federal program.
The US Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit granted Thursday West Virginia Attorney General John McCuskey’s request to rehear en banc arguments over a preliminary injunction. All active judges in the court will review the case after a three-judge panel in March ruled to keep the state’s SB 325 temporarily blocked while litigation plays out over the law.
The court said the case is scheduled for oral argument …
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