KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — No single solution meets the needs of every individual. It’s important to pick a program that provides the best opportunity to live a life free from the impact of SUD. Without a doubt, the most important step is the first one — getting started. For help … Read More
KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — “What do you wish people understood about addiction?” A few answers were offered, followed by silence. “I wish people understood that I didn’t plan on this controlling me like it does.” “It’s something that changes your brain and overtakes your life. It’s a real disease.” … Read More
HUNTINGTON, W. VA. — The high-pitched, inconsolable screams of babies born dependent on heroin and other opiates echo across the otherwise quiet facility.
Read MoreBLOOMINGTON — A brand new synthetic drug is being blamed for more than 50 deaths in just a couple of months, including two here in Indiana.
Read MoreWARSAW — On Tuesday night, members of the Warsaw community gathered at City Hall for a discussion about solutions and resources for the addiction crisis in Kosciusko County. Many were in attendance and remarks were made that there wouldn’t be enough seats for everyone in attendance. The evening … Read More
SYRACUSE — A mother concerned about the drug addiction of her son, turned to police after finding drugs in her home. Martin Charles Munn, 19, 9726 N. 300E, Syracuse, was arrested by police Friday and charged with possession of cocaine, a level 6 felony, and possession of marijuana, … Read More
WARSAW — While still young, having only launched in January 2014, Kosciusko County Drug Court is leaving lasting impacts on the lives of its participants as they work to put their lives back in order. Just Feb. 29, the program celebrated its sixth graduate and currently has 22 clients working toward drug-free lives.
Read MoreSCOTTSBURG — As co-chair of Indiana’s Prescription Drug Abuse Prevention Task Force, Indiana Attorney General Greg Zoeller said he commends the recent federal proposal to expand funding for addiction treatment programs targeting prescription drug and heroin abuse.
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