2009-04-15:
19:46:08:
A steering committee is in place and a decision on whether or not Health Minister Mike Murphy is on board with expanding methodone treatment programs in the city is near. Police Chief Bill Reid says another meeting with the minister is in order, but he is optimistic about the decision and expanding addiction programs in the city is necessary.
Murphy has said previously that drugs are a major concern throughout the province, but specifically in Saint John because addiction affects the public image of the city.
