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Congressman Davis Joins Local Leaders in Discussing Substance Abuse

The monthly gathering of local officials filled the Warner Library's Revere Room as US Congressman Rodney Davis led a special discussion about substance abuse.
 
The Congressman along with Illinois Lt. Governor Evelyn Sanguinetti were guests of the Substance Abuse Coalition. Congressman Davis led a discussion that was centered around the challenges locally along with what can be done.
 
He feels rural areas need to be better prepared to take on individuals that need help.
 
 
Jaime Smith was instrumental in a recent program on the downtown Sqaure, Clinton Cares and was a guest speaker at Tuesday's forum. Smith called her life perfect and she was not supposed to be a recovering drug addict.
 
 
Glenn Haas with the DEA explains the heroin epidemic in Illinois has transformed and it's profile has drastically changed in the last 15 years. He says heroin has gradually gone from a rougher crowd using it to anyone having access to it.
 
 
President of the Substance Abuse Coalition, Rob Spickard felt the turnout was way more than he thought and felt a lot of good information was shared Tuesday.
 
 
Spickard implores the public to get involved and be proactive in helping family or friends who may be dealing with substance abuse.

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