A new facility in Sterling Heights is offering people struggling with addiction a different path to recovery one that leads away from emergency rooms and jail cells.

The Macomb County Community Mental Health Substance Use Engagement Center opened its doors this week, providing round-the-clock support for individuals facing addiction challenges. The facility aims to intervene before people end up hospitalized or incarcerated.

"We created this particular opportunity for those individuals who might be experiencing a substance use challenge to be able to come here, get some rest, get resources, and get routed to their most appropriate level of care," said Traci Smith, Chief Executive Officer of Macomb County Community Mental Health.

The center emphasizes compassion over punishment, meeting

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