Life or Drugs, Tri-State Support

12/23/2025

If you’re in need of resources/more assistance we are local in Morgan County. There is also Free Narcan with educational information located in the lobbies of the War Memorial Hospital Emergency Department waiting room, as well as in the lobby at Valley Health Internal Medicine (3774 Valley Road, Berkeley Springs WV, 25411)

12/11/2025

Join us for group tonight at 6pm
Thursday night group is for anyone affected by addiction, whether their own or someone close to them.
106 Sand mine road, front entrance

12/09/2025

Join us for a special group tomorrow night!
Christmas dinner and fellowship with like-minded individuals.

11/26/2025

Life or Drugs Thursday evening group is canceled this week for Thanksgiving!
As always, reach out if you are struggling.

11/20/2025

Shout out to our very own Brittnay Buchanan for completing this training to help train others! Brittnay is also one our steering committee members for CIT (Crisis Intervention Team) that is newly established in Morgan County.

11/18/2025

11/18/2025

📢 Bed Availability at Lauren’s Wish Addiction Triage Center!

We currently have beds available at Lauren's Wish for individuals seeking a safe, supportive environment while awaiting placement in a treatment center or sober living facility. If you or someone you know is struggling with addiction and needs help, please don’t hesitate to reach out. 🛏️

We offer:
- A safe space for individuals in recovery
- Peer support and case management services
- We are a nonprofit and do NOT charge! 🆓
- Assistance in finding sober living or treatment placements

You don’t have to go through this alone! Contact us at (304) 241-4000 or email us at referrals@laurenswish.org for more information and to access our referral form visit Laurenswish.org.

Let’s work together to get the help you or your loved one needs.

💛💜

11/14/2025

11/07/2025

Come enjoy some music and stop by our table during THE TIME OF OUR LIFE TOUR hosted at Paw Paw High School tonight!
FREE to enter!
Featuring:
Seventh Day Slumber
Sean Rodriguez
Magdalene Rose

11/06/2025

Tonight's Group topic. Join us at 6pm!
Gardens vs Garbage-Which are you producing in your head?

Garbage: The negative seeds
Weeds of the mind: What are the negative self-talk and limiting beliefs that choke out potential growth?
Toxic input: What kind of “garbage” are we consuming daily? This can include draining relationships, toxic social media feeds, gossiping friends, and negative nancys.
The Rotting Heap: What happens when we let this garbage accumulate? (increased depression, anxiety, depression, stagnation, pessimism)

Gardens: The Intentional Cultivation
The Seeds of Growth: What are the positive affirmations, growth mindsets, and new skills you are intentionally planting? (gratitude, curiosity, resilience)
Fertilizing the Soil: What practices help your positive thoughts flourish? (meditation, journaling, learning new things, boundaries)
Sunshine and Water: Self-care, adequate sleep, good nutrition, and positive social connections are essential nutrients for the mind.
Harvesting the Rewards: What are the fruits of a well-tended mental garden? (increased creativity, better problem solving, emotional regulation, peace)

The Gardener’s Toolkit: Actionable Steps
Weeding: Identify and challenge negative thought patterns
Composting: Turning past mistakes and failures into lessons learned.
Pruning: the necessity of saying ‘no’ to time-wasting activities and distancing from toxic influences.
Sowing Intention: The power of setting clear goals and dedicating mental energy to them.