The primary focus of this office is to educate the community in the areas of substance abuse and addiction, prevention, intervention, treatment, transition and recovery. Prevention involves education on the dangers of drug use, builds awareness about why people misuse alcohol and drugs and identifies what can be done to avoid addiction. Treatment consists of a continuum of interventions and support programs that enable individuals with addiction problems to make healthier decisions about their lives. Treatment also includes detoxification, outpatient counseling, residential treatment, housing, ongoing medical care, employment services, social programs and life skills. Transition from addiction to healthy behaviors is a long process that may include lapses.
Recovery results from consistent determination and hard work.
Recovery from addiction is a process of gaining sobriety, hope, joy, and contributing to the community as a healthy, productive person.