In Robeson County, the opioid crisis is exposing the need for increased addiction support. The Southeastern Prevention and Addiction Recovery Resource Center is tackling the issue by bringing together more than 70 organizations into a unified recovery network.
Jackie Davis, SPARC director, says its goal is to streamline services and improve access to comprehensive support.
“Robeson County has a high rate of usage, and so one of the main challenges has been services and then organizations and agencies working in silos,” Davis said.
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