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Gateway's Fourth Annual
"Breakfast with Legislators" Boasts Record-Breaking Attendance
More than 150 legislators and community members turned out to Gateway Rehab's fourth annual "Breakfast with Legislators." Pennsylvania Attorney General Tom Corbett served as keynote speaker while Michael Bartley, host and reporter of "On Q Magazine" moderated the program. Other speakers included Allen G. Kukovich, former state senator and director of the Governor's Southwest Regional Office; James L. Aiello, Gateway Rehab executive vice president of Treatment Programs; and Dr. Kenneth Ramsey, Gateway Rehab president and CEO. The breakfast provided the opportunity for local citizens, treatment providers, and elected officials to discuss one of the nation's largest public health problems -- alcohol and other drug dependency. One of the main topics discussed at the breakfast was the high percentage (80%-90%) of crime in America that is related to drug or alcohol addiction. "Treatment can make a difference," said Dr. Ramsey. "For every dollar invested in drug and alcohol treatment, society saves $7 to $10 in other costs such as crime, imprisonment, health care, and other services." |
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