1. Monroe County Seeks Added Resources In The Battle Against Drug Addiction

In response, the community is taking advantage of classes offered at the Gates Police Station, certifying people to use Narcan on anyone they come across at home or on the street overdosed. (rochesterfirst.com)

2. Sheriff’s Office Begins Mental Health, Drug Addiction Pilot – Loudoun Now

The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office has launched a pilot program aimed at helping members of the community affected by mental. (loudounnow.com)

3. New Alcohol, Drug Addiction Treatment Center Opens In International Park 

The Birmingham Recovery Center offers outpatient services for people dealing with alcohol and other drug addictions and their families. (hooversun.com)

4. Addicted America: Sober Houses Vital To Southeast Texans Recovering From Drug Addiction

Overcoming an addiction can be a long and painful process — and one that requires structure and support. That’s why sober houses are vital to Southeast Texans who are recovering from drug addiction. Fox 4/KFDM’s Angel San Juan explains in our Addicted America report. (fox4beaumont.com)

5. Ri Poised To Become The First State To Pilot Drug Injection Sites

Rhode Island may become the first state to authorize so-called harm reduction centers where people dealing with addiction can take heroin and other illegal drugs under the supervision of medical (wpri.com)