Officials announce new drug treatment option in Westmoreland County

Officials announce a new treatment for drug and alcohol addiction at the Westmoreland County Prison. (Photo by Melanie Marsalko/WPXI)

A new treatment for opioid and alcohol addiction is hitting the Westmoreland County Prison.

County leaders unveiled a new program Wednesday to help addicted inmates recover beyond the jail cell.

Melanie Marsalko was there for the announcement and will have more on what the county is trying to do to fight the opioid epidemic for Channel 11 News starting at 5 p.m.