Often, individuals would like to find sobriety but just cannot do it on their own. The legal system can offer external motivation to help an individual work toward sobriety. Today, more than ever, the criminal justice system has a much greater understanding of substance abuse. People who find themselves in trouble with the law can often find leniency if they work a program toward sobriety.

While District Attorney, Shane and his team created an initiative called Heroin Hits Home. The initiative was launched in response to the unprecedented opioid epidemic that was ravaging our community. The program was welcomed in almost every school district and university in Lackawanna County. Additionally, some larger companies and religious organizations hosted Heroin Hits Home presentations for the community. The website, http://www.heroinhitshome.com is a good resource for individuals with questions about substance abuse. Another good resource is https://www.overdosefreepa.pitt.edu.