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$8.8 billion a year

Estimated economic cost of the opioid crisis to West Virginia, according to the American Enterprise Institute. Per resident, the state has the highest burden in the nation.

Estimated economic cost of the opioid crisis to West Virginia, according to the American Enterprise Institute. Per resident, the state has the highest burden in the nation.

Caroline Cournoyer is GOVERNING's senior web editor.
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