“I recently sat down with Sheriff Quentin Miller, one of our outstanding public servants and community leaders, who’s proposed a very promising solution to this problem — and it’s sitting right under our noses.”
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Advocates encourage workplaces to hire people in recovery
Some people in recovery or who reenter the workforce after incarceration find that potential employers won’t even interview them. This happens most with felony charges, especially drug-related ones.
Letter: Ending the cycle of addiction
“Incarceration without proper drug rehabilitation perpetuates mass incarceration.”
Community wound care expands to meet need
Prevention of infections is a crucial part of wound care and decreases the need for antibiotic use. But regularly accessing antibiotics, fulfilling prescriptions and taking medication can present obstacles for many people.
Asheville firefighters roll out community responder team pilot
Four firefighters compose the team — two primarily reaching out to people who may be unhoused or experiencing a behavioral health issue, and two primarily meeting with downtown business owners to address their needs and concerns.
Letter: Watch out for ‘rainbow fentanyl’
“Why isn’t this in local news, especially after confiscation of rainbow fentanyl in Cherokee?”
Healthy pride
Western North Carolina is a health-conscious place, but one that hasn’t always been welcoming for the LGBTQ community. And without health and wellness opportunities that provide care, while also affirming sexuality and gender identity, some LGBTQ folks may not share essential information with their providers or avoid health care settings entirely. Numerous local organizations and […]
Substance abuse is a complex problem for Asheville’s restaurant industry
Local workers, counselors and restaurant leadership discuss how the industry-wide problem affects Asheville’s food scene.
