Drug czar tours Reno drug treatment facility

KRNV ^ | December 17, 2003

[yonif]

The nation's drug czar spent Tuesday touring a Reno drug treatment facility that's a model for others nationwide.

John Walters is the Director of National Drug Control Policy. He visited the "Step Two" Lighthouse of the Sierra drug program.

"Step Two" provides shelter, food and clothing to women recovering from drug problems. The program could receive more funding under President Bush's "Access to Recovery" treatment initiative.

The federal plan would let abusers choose their treatment program.

Walters commended Lighthouse staff, executives and clients. In his words, "For those who believe the drug problem just gets worse, it's time to look at the love and miracles we see in places like this every day.''

More than 10,000 people were admitted to drug or alcohol treatment programs in Nevada in 2001.

[bassmaner]

Walters -- While you're at it, why don't you visit the families of those who are rotting away in the federal pen, serving mandatory minimums (and taking up prison space that could be used to detain illegal aliens prior to deportation) for the sake of your stupid 'war' on human nature.

Government-teat sucking a$$wipe.

[jmc813]

WOD Ping

[Wolfie]

Amen. "Love and miracles", indeed.

[PaxMacian]

A special episode of RENO 911?

[philman_36]

More than 10,000 people were admitted to drug or alcohol treatment programs in Nevada in 2001.
Admitted or remanded? If not remanded I wonder what that number alone is.