The harm that drug addiction can cause a person can be very serious, reaching the point that it can put the lives of people in danger. In spite of this, the problem is not easy to solve. Worst is, there are more victims each day and this situation calls for immediate help. It also demands for more rehab clinics where people can go to and seek help.
Lorain County is facing the drug epidemic head-on. People suffering from addiction in the county can get help at a new harm reduction clinic in Wellington, Ohio. Harm reduction strategies have been successful in battling the opioid epidemic throughout 19 counties in Ohio, according to a news release from Wellington police.
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“We’ve been plagued by the opioid epidemic in Lorain County and have long as a community been embattled by the disease of addiction,” said Dave Covell, Lorain County Health Commissioner. “Opening this clinic in Wellington is a critical step in our efforts to create a healthier community and encourage people to embark on their path through treatment and recovery.”
The clinic is getting help from multiple groups in the county, including Alcohol and Drug Addiction Service Board of Lorain County, Lorain County Public Health, Nord Center, Nord Family Foundation, Let’s Get Real, LINC of Lorain County, The LCADA Way, Firelands Counseling, University Hospitals and The Cleveland Clinic Foundation.
