For years, the nation has been plagued by an epidemic of addiction and despair. Access to recovery care is a literal life and death issue for many Americans, including those in Alabama. Unfortunately, when the government gets involved, it stands in the way of new treatment facilities that can save lives.

For the second time this year , Bradford Health Services filed a formal challenge to Longleaf Recovery & Wellness’ Certificate of Need application. Longleaf Recovery is attempting to open a 60-bed addiction treatment facility in Shelby County, a proposal approved by the Statewide Health Coordinating Council. Gov. Kay Ivey signed a state plan amendment authorizing it, while Speaker Nathaniel Ledbetter (R-Rainsville) and Lt. Gov. Will Ainsworth issued letters supporting the facility.

So,

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