We need to combat the growing heroin and opiate epidemic both immediately and long term. We are not only focused on enforcement, but also on educating the public. We need to continue increasing public awareness of the serious opioid problem, while still holding the dealers accountable.
Abuse of opioids and other substances affects all of us nationally and here in Dorchester County. Addiction too often destroys lives and families, and at times results in death. I have personally seen this on an almost daily basis. No family is immune to this plague. Raising awareness and engaging in efforts to reduce the abuse of these substances is the goal of Dorchester Goes Purple. Lives will be saved if we work together to combat this issue.
