Pubdate: Wed, 20 Mar 2002
Source: Burlington Post (CN ON)
Copyright: 2002 Burlington Post
Contact:  http://www.burlingtonpost.com/
Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/1528
Author: Ian Stewart
Bookmark: http://www.mapinc.org/rehab.htm (Treatment)
Referenced:  http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v02/n530/a02.html?11027

ADAPT HAS BEEN OFFERING A YOUTH SUBSTANCE ABUSE PROGRAM SINCE 1988

Re: Halton Desperately In Need Of Detox Centre (March 1, The Post).

The Post's front page article was misleading.

The article focuses on the lack of services and programs in Halton Region 
that can assist young people and their families with substance abuse 
problems. An inside headline noted the "lack of treatment in Halton leaves 
parents feeling helpless."

Although insufficient funding for alcohol/drug treatment is a genuine issue 
for adults and youths alike, the article failed to note that community 
alcohol and drug treatment services are available to Halton youth and their 
parents free of charge at ADAPT.

ADAPT has been providing a comprehensive youth program since 1988 and 
served more than 500 clients last year. We work in partnership with many 
other Halton youth service providers in order to deliver the most 
comprehensive service possible. The organization is funded by the Ontario 
Ministry of Health and Long Term Care.

I hope this information will assist young people and their families, who 
are in need of support regarding alcohol and drug issues. ADAPT certainly 
supports the idea that increased funding for additional addiction services 
is necessary and continues to advocate for service expansion.

However, lets not overlook the fact that professional, confidential and 
cost-free services do exist within Halton.

For detailed information on all ADAPT services, visit our Web site at 
www.haltonadapt.cjb.net.

Ian Stewart, Executive director, ADAPT
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MAP posted-by: Jay Bergstrom