heroin

February 5, 2015 | Sonya Burke

photo of Erika Robbins, addiction counselor at the Avery Road Treatment Center in Rockville

Heroin Addiction Treatment (VIDEO)

In this MyMCMedia Extra Video, an addiction counselor at the Avery Road Treatment Center said many of her patients have overdosed more than once before seeking treatment. Take a look: For more coverage of the heroin epidemic in Montgomery County, see below: Related:

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February 3, 2015 | Sonya Burke

photo of Erika Robbins, addiction counselor at the Avery Road Treatment Center in Rockville

Medicine Helps Heroin Patients from Relapse During Recovery (VIDEO)

In this MyMCMedia Extra Video, an addiction counselor at the Avery Road Treatment Center explains how heroin patients are treated to prevent relapsing. Take a look: You can find more coverage about the heroin epidemic in Montgomery County, below: Related:

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January 27, 2015 | Sonya Burke

photo of Debra Lezama, clinical coordinator at Avery Road Treatment Center

Treatment Center Staff Sees Steady Admissions Because of Heroin Epidemic (VIDEO)

In this MyMCMedia Extra Video, Clinical Coordinator Debra Lezama describes the heroin addicted patients she is seeing at the Avery Road Treatment Center. Take a look:   Related:

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January 24, 2015 | Sonya Burke

photo of Debra Lezama, clinical coordinator at Avery Road Treatment Center

Treatment Program for Young Adults (VIDEO)

In this MyMCMedia Extra Video, Clinical Coordinator Debra Lezama of the Avery Road Treatment Center talks about a new program aimed at helping young people with recovery. Take a look: For more coverage of the heroin epidemic in Montgomery County, see below: Related:

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January 22, 2015 | Sonya Burke

photo of Erika Robbins, addiction counselor at the Avery Road Treatment Center in Rockville

Young Adults at the Avery Road Treatment Center (VIDEO)

In this MyMCMedia Extra Video, Addiction Counselor Erika Robbins said she sees a lot of young adults at the Avery Road Treatment Center. See our reports below, for more on the heroin epidemic in Montgomery County. Related:

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January 21, 2015 | Sonya Burke

photo of Debra Lezama, clinical coordinator at Avery Road Treatment Center

Heroin-Related Deaths in Montgomery County (VIDEO)

In this MyMCMedia Extra Video, Clinical Coordinator Debra Lezama of the Avery Road Treatment Center in Rockville said there needs to be more conversations about the heroin epidemic in Montgomery County. Take a look: See more stories about the heroin epidemic in Montgomery County, below: Related: 

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January 21, 2015 | Sonya Burke

photo of Erika Robbins, addiction counselor at the Avery Road Treatment Center in Rockville

Addiction is A Chronic Disease (VIDEO)

In this MyMCMedia Extra Video, Addiction Counselor Erika Robbins talks about the success stories she sees at the Avery Road Treatment Center in Rockville. See more of our coverage about the heroin epidemic in Montgomery County, below: Related:

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January 21, 2015 | Sonya Burke

Five Things to Know Today, Jan. 21, in Montgomery County

It’s inauguration day for Maryland Governor-elect Larry Hogan in Annapolis. Here are five more things to know today, Jan. 21, in Montgomery County: 1. A winter weather advisory is in effect today from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. for Montgomery County. In case you are wondering, Montgomery County Public Schools are opening on time. 2. […]

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January 20, 2015 | Sonya Burke

photo of Debra Lezama, clinical coordinator at Avery Road Treatment Center

Addiction is a Chronic Disease: “This Doesn’t Have to Kill You” (VIDEO)

In this MyMCMedia Extra Video, Clinical Coordinator Debra Lezama of the Avery Road Treatment Center explains that addiction is a chronic disease and she says that is something that young people don’t want to hear. Watch more of our coverage on the heroin epidemic in Montgomery County below: Related:

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January 20, 2015 | Sonya Burke

photo of Erika Robbins, addiction counselor at the Avery Road Treatment Center in Rockville

What Those Struggling with Addiction Should Know About Recovery (VIDEO)

In this MyMCMedia Extra Video, find out what a counselor at the Avery Road Treatment Center wants patients struggling with addiction to know about the help available at this county-owned facility in Rockville. Watch more of our coverage of the heroin epidemic in Montgomery County, below: Related:

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