Activists rally for substance abuse funding

Money for treatment programs is absolutely essential, say activists.

Al Hartmann | The Salt Lake Tribune
Nearly 400 people with Utah Support Advocates for Recovery Awareness and the other groups rallied in the Capitol on Tuesday for more funding.

Al Hartmann | The Salt Lake Tribune
About 300 people with Utah Support Advocates for Recovery Awareness and the other groups fighting substance abuse rally in the Utah Capitol Rotunda Tuesday. They are asking the state to invest in people to help them fight their drug addictions and return to society.

Al Hartmann | The Salt Lake Tribune
Rachell Barnett kisses her 6-month-old baby Makayla in the crowd of nearly 400 people rallying to fight substance abuse.

Al Hartmann | The Salt Lake Tribune
Mothers with their children were among the nearly 400 people joining a rally in the Capitol seeking more funds for substance abuse treatment and prevention.

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By David Montero The Salt Lake Tribune

· February 14, 2012 5:29 pm

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Al Hartmann | The Salt Lake Tribune

Nearly 400 people with Utah Support Advocates for Recovery Awareness and the other groups fighting substance abuse rally in the Capitol Rotunda on Tuesday. They are asking the state to invest in people to help them fight their drug addictions and return to society. Those gathered were there to let lawmakers know that funding for treatment programs is absolutely essential.