In recent months Pittsburgh Post-Gazette writer Steve Twedt has researched drug and alcohol (D&A) issues such as incidence, programming, access to treatment, and funding. Twedt has conducted interviews with state and county officials, criminal justice programs, legislators, advocates, and, most importantly, clients.
Below are links to Twedt’s articles published thus far as well as article titles and dates. Access the articles via the links or cut-and-paste the links into your web browser.
www.pittsburghpostgazette.com/pg/05220/550483.stm
"Addicts get treatment – behind bars"
Monday, August 8, 2005
www.post-gazette.com/pg/05220/550358.stm
"After many tries, prison rehab program worked for addict"
Monday, August 8, 2005
www.post-gazette.com/pg/05220/550309.stm
"Inmates find help, hope in prison’s drug and alcohol program"
Monday, August 8, 2005
www.post-gazette.com/pg/05220/550474.stm
"Treatment gets little help from liquor sales"
Monday, August 8, 2005
www.post-gazette.com/pg/05219/550111.stm
"When treatment suffers, it shows"
"Saying ‘no’ to methadone"
"Dwindling resources"
"A curious property crime drop"
"A heroin explosion"
"Struggling to kick the habit"
"Treatment money woes"
Sunday, August 7, 2005
