Governor Manchin Unveils Substance Abuse Plan

Governor Manchin unveiled today his Comprehensive Strategic Plan To Address Substance Abuse in West Virgina. Substance abuse is arguably the most pervasive problem facing WV and the nation. In WV, substance abuse problems cost us more than $1.8 billion in direct and indirect costs in 2006 alone. Addressing substance abuse is therefore a crucial issue for WV and its communities. Governor Joe Manchin and The WV Partnership To Promote Community Well-Being have developed a plan to guide all substance abuse efforts in our state.