State of the State address targets Vt. drug problem
In addition, Shumlin said he will ask for more spending for statewide recovery centers, as well as funding for substance abuse and mental health treatment services for those on state assistance, in his 2015 budget proposal. That will represent more … Read more on Rutland Herald

Program sounds warning on area drug addiction
"I do believe that 2014 will be, and can be, a turning point for Athens County," Kelly said Wednesday evening, during a presentation called "A Child Will Die," focusing on the county's drug problem. "We must petition the state for more monies… We need … Read more on Athens NEWS

Lawmakers weigh bill to divert drug addicts
MONTPELIER — Lawmakers wasted little time Thursday in considering a wide-ranging bill aimed at redirecting addicts from the criminal justice system into treatment and boosting penalties for some criminal offenses related to drugs. Administration … Read more on Rutland Herald