AHS Views

The state of Idaho had a $21 million federal treatment grant for Access to Recovery that expired last year. Now the state has 800 people on the waiting list for addiction help.

Analysts said it will cost $27 million to keep the state program operating at the 2007 level.

We have about 20 million people in the U.S. in need of addiction help. And we can’t come up with the money to help 800 people.

I’d say it’s time our country started prioritizing spending a little better. This might be the greatest country in the world, but it’s not going to stay that way if we can’t get addiction help for those who need it.

If you need help with alcohol or drug addiction, take matters into your own hands. Contact an addiction help services counselor and find out what’s available in your area.