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Shelley Moore Capito: “West Virginians know firsthand the devastating toll the opioid epidemic has had on our state’s families and communities.…”

On the recordAugust 4, 2026
West Virginians know firsthand the devastating toll the opioid epidemic has had on our state’s families and communities. We also know that recovery is possible when those struggling have access to the right resources.
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Shelley Moore Capito
Republican · West Virginia

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Discussing the impact of the opioid epidemic in West Virginia.

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