“PLATTSBURGH — People in recovery and their supporters are standing up to the Goliath epidemic of prescription opiate and heroin addiction and opiate-related deaths in the North Country.
“It is really about celebrating all the good things in our community and having a sober event where the community and recovery come together in a healthy way,” said Dana Bushey Isabella, program director for Tobacco-Free Clinton, Franklin, Essex and a Substance Abuse Prevention and Recovery of Clinton County member.”
“Obviously, we want everyone to come but for some folks that are isolated or don’t know what to do if they are taking those steps in their own personal life trying to make changes in their own health and recovery; it’s a big change how to meet people and have fun if you’re isolated and caught up in the throes of addiction or having trouble managing your mental health.”
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