evidence: West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) released preliminary data regarding 2020 fatal drug overdoses in the state, indicating an increase in overdose deaths. There have been 1,275 confirmed overdoses reported in 2020, increasing from 878 reported in 2019. Data are preliminary and will change as death certificates are processed. An increase in overdose deaths has been seen nationwide and according to the [...] Cabell, Kanawha, Logan, Monongalia, Raleigh, and Wood counties — and is aggressively supporting naloxone distribution and identifying areas of high need.