More addiction forums sought
The Steuben Courier AdvocateFeb 15, 2017
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BATH - As Steuben County nears the crises threshold of abuse and addiction to opioids, such as heroin, morphine, and prescription drugs, officials plan to hold additional drug awareness forums to fight the growing problem.
Steuben County Manager
"We plan to hold other (drug awareness) forums at other locations throughout (Steuben) county," Wheeler said. "The dates and the locations of those events has not yet been determined."
At the recent drug awareness event former addicts were joined by a panel of professionals from medical, social services, mental and public health, law enforcement, probation, counseling and education.
"I think if an event like this can help one person it's tremendously successful," said Steuben County Sheriff
"It would be nice to see other support groups in other areas," Haight said. "We're willing to help other support groups get started. It's a lot of work, but it does so much for the people in need. Really for everyone."
Wheeler said the main goal of Steuben County officials is to give valuable resources to the community, kind of a one stop shop, on the many programs geared to deal with substance abuse.
Two members of Addiction Awareness of Steuben County,
"We're fighting tooth and nail to get into schools,"
Hatch said it's something the high school students need to hear.
"I think they need to hear real stories," Hatch said. "I think that's what touches people's hearts. We're working on going to
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