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Montgomery ---- Congressman Robert Aderholt will accompany
Mr. John Walters, Director of the White House Office of
National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP), on a tour of The
Bridge, a Gadsden-based adolescent substance abuse treatment
facility on June 30, 2003. The officials will visit The
Bridge at 1:15 p.m. until approximately 2:45 p.m. As the
nation’s “Drug Czar” Mr. Walters coordinates all aspects of
Federal drug programs and spending. The Bridge was
established in the early 70’s and in recent years has
expanded services to include a “boot camp” and “ropes
course” model. These methods have gained popularity due to
their effectiveness in building discipline and self
confidence in participants.
The Bridge is a community contract substance abuse
provider that receives funds from the Alabama Department of
Mental Health and Mental Retardation (DMH/MR). Kent Hunt,
Associate Commissioner for Substance Abuse Services, will
represent the Alabama DMH/MR at the event. Walters and
Aderholt will be available to meet with the press following
their tour of the facility. |
