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Heroin epidemic
discussion offered by DCLWV
Heroin has become a big problem in Darke County, It has not only ruined
lives but caused many individuals and families suffering from assault,
robbery and murder resulting from the need of addicts to support their
habits.
An informational meeting on the Heroin Problem in Darke County will be
held on Tuesday, February 24 at 7 p.m. in Edison Community College, 601
Wagner Avenue, Greenville. This opportunity to become informed about
this growing problem is sponsored by the League of Women Voters of
Darke County.
Panelists providing information are Police Chief Dennis Butts and
Detective Jason Marion of the Greenville Police Department, Executive
Director Cynthia Cook of Recovery and Wellness, Jodi Long from
Tri-County Board of Recovery and Mental Health and Annie Sonner, Darke
County Shelter from Violence.
These panelists will provide information on the problem of heroin use
in our county, focusing on the physical, financial and safety issues
surrounding the topic. The format will be informal and questions
from the audience are encouraged.
The League of Women Voters hope families and friends of all ages will
attend tobe more informed about this growing problem that directly or
indirectly affects all of us.
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