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St. Mary’s County commissioners realign $25,000 to substance‑misuse response after debate
Summary
After debate about creating a day‑reporting center, the Commissioners of St. Mary’s County voted 3–2 to reallocate $25,000 of previously approved FY2016 funds to immediate substance‑misuse needs including replacement naloxone and pretrial screening and to support residential treatment access.
The Commissioners of St. Mary’s County voted 3–2 on April 5 to realign $25,000 of previously approved FY2016 nonrecurring funds to immediate substance‑misuse response initiatives, after a debate about whether the money should be saved for a future day‑reporting center.
The money was originally part of a $100,000 allocation the board approved earlier in the fiscal year for substance‑abuse prevention and control. County Health Officer Dr. Brewster and Sheriff Tim Cameron proposed reallocating the $25,000 among naloxone (Narcan) replacement, pretrial substance‑abuse screening and residential treatment services to move people off existing waiting lists.
The reallocation was prompted after staffing and logistical questions led presenters to conclude the $25,000 would not support a…
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