Increased use and abuse of prescription medications, alcohol, and illicit drugs claims lives and destroys communities.  Mingus Center, adult behavioral healthcare, offers hope for recovery and help for addiction.    Our services include residential addiction treatment, crisis stabilization, dual diagnosis and substance abuse detoxification treatment for withdrawal from Alcohol, Opiates, and Amphetamines. ... 

Though I don’t know him personally, I am sure the owner of the Red Rock News is an honorable, well-intentioned man and a highly respected member of the community. But I find many of his editorials to be patronizing, and many of his arguments to be specious. There seems to be a Father-Knows-Best theme that runs through the series of his editorials; nobly and consistently he appeals for the healing...