For many who suffer from alcohol and drug addiction, it can be a very lonely and isolating struggle to cope with its effects. It's also an illness that's misunderstood by a large part of the community. Often drug and alcohol problems are viewed as the inability to say no or the lack of will power to control ones behavior. These misconceptions couldn't be further from the truth. In fact, many individuals who suffer from addiction are truly seeking a way to break their dependence on drugs or alcohol.

In addition, there are barriers that inhibit the proper access to treatment. Barriers such as stigma, unawareness of available treatment options and the hopelessness that can be attributed to individuals with substance use disorders feeling like they will never be able to recover from their addictions.

Fortunately, effective and confidential services for alcoholism and other drug addictions are available to both adults and children of Licking and Knox Counties. Providing quality services to individuals in need today, assures cost savings for communities tomorrow.

CMHRB is committed to providing education, prevention, early intervention and treatments that have a direct impact on savings in long-term health care, employment and other related costs. All drug and alcohol services provided by CMHRB are offered on a sliding fee scale to make sure all local residents suffering from alcohol and drug addictions can receive help.