BLOOMINGTON, Ind. -- City leaders in Bloomington dropped a proposal Friday to put a one-year moratorium on new drug rehabilitation facilities opening in their community.
They say they came to the decision after "exploring substance use disorder treatment options" with community partners.
“Our first goal is to do no harm as we explore ways to ensure people with substance use disorders get the help they need with minimal unintended consequences for the broader community. We considered a short-term moratorium as a possible tool to give us time to fully explore the issues, but have determined it may not be the best approach at the present time," said Mary Catherine Carmichael, Bloomington Public Engagement Director.
City Council President Susan Sandberg said concerned residents got her interested in finding a way to provide treatment people need without disrupting the daily lives of residents.
"Indiana is ninth in the United States in drug overdose deaths. The notion of the idea that the city is going after things in this manner is scary," said Saul Kane, Indiana Center for Recovery Co-Founder.
It costs about $10,000 for inpatient treatment at the Indiana Center for Recovery. 60 percent of the patients have insurance, ten percent pay cash, and 30 percent are on scholarship.
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