We're all aware of the increase in drug abuse in our area and the problems caused by it. A tremendous amount of our tax dollars are spent on law enforcement, crime-related costs, court costs, jail, medical costs, lost productivity, children of addicts, etc.

A lot of our money goes toward the result of drug abuse, but very little toward the treatment. We do not have the treatment facilities needed in our area. What few are here can't meet the need.

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