Lawmakers target 'heroin epidemic' in DuPage
One measure would establish a pilot program in DuPage to set up a "last chance" substance abuse treatment facility for those convicted of drug crimes. Another would extend a state law that targets street gangs and is scheduled to expire in 2017. Read more on Chicago Tribune

AGE APPROPRIATE: Randolph Senior Center offers help with seniors …
Per a Massachusetts report, 373 Randolph residents were admitted to treatment programs contracted by Massachusetts' Bureau of Substance Abuse Services (BSAS)—a rate less than that of Massachusetts as a whole. The death of Oscar-winning actor Philip … Read more on Wicked Local- Randolph

Guidance Center to Hold Info Session on Substance Abuse Treatment
The Guidance Center of Westchester will host an information session on The Seven Challenges, an adolescent substance use treatment program, from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. on Monday January 27th at the agency's 256 Washington St., Mount Vernon office. Read more on Patch.com