AIKEN, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) — A program at Aiken County’s Detention Center is helping inmates battling opioid addiction prepare for life after release.

The recovery and re-entry program is now fully operational and expanding to help more people, according to jail officials.

“We can’t arrest ourselves out of this opioid problem. We have to really seek help and get people the resources to recovery,” said Major Nick Gallam, jail administrator for the Aiken County Sheriff’s Office.

Program addresses growing need The program addresses a long-standing need in Aiken County, according to officials.

“It’s long past due for Aiken County. It’s been something that’s been needed for a very, very long time. We have seen the recidivism rate just continue to increase over time. We’ve seen the drug problem

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