Heroin has exploded as a problem in the United States, and it doesn't discriminate: rural communities, city neighborhoods. WROC-TV's Adam Chodak recently reported on several aspects of the problem in Rochester, along with the debate over solutions. Drop-off treatment centers? Needle exchange? Read Part 1 here, and Part 2 here.
We discuss the various approaches with our guests:
- Adam Chodak, WROC-TV anchor
- Matt Woodring, advocate and former addict
- Miguel Melendez, special projects director for Ibero-American Development Corporation