Pubdate: Wed, 04 Aug 2010 Source: Parry Sound North Star (CN ON) Copyright: Metroland 2010 Contact: http://www.cottagecountrynow.ca/community/parrysound Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/1618 AN ODD SPOT There's no doubt Parry Sound has a group of residents in dire need of rehabilitation for substance abuse. It's been documented and lobbied for - and has finally, quietly, arrived. The methadone clinic that appears to be opening in downtown quietly appeared. First there was a stack of boxes, then signs of renovation work, then a bright, bold sign. There's no denying the need for a place close to home that can help drug users wean off their addictions. Encouraging them to travel, when they don't have the wherewithal to maintain a home, was pointless. But the downtown location seems a strange one. In a small community, how will drug users enter the building without shame and embarrassment? It's a spot that has us scratching our heads. - --- MAP posted-by: Matt