September 7th, 2023 by WCBC Radio

Healing Allegany and AHEC West are encouraging the community to support Recovery Month throughout September.  “Allegany Goes Purple” helps celebrate the successes made by people in recovery from Substance Use Disorder and Opioid Use Disorder.  Lindsay Wood of AHEC west tells WCBC that wearing or decorating with purple shows support and helps lessen the stigma of those challenged by addiction…

Wood says that the Peer Recovery Specialists at Healing Allegany are there to support those with substance abuse issues and come from a unique understanding of the issues…