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New recovery center in Akron will give addicts hope

Posted at 10:01 AM, Jun 28, 2018
and last updated 2018-06-28 10:01:41-04

Akron Say No to Dope is expanding its reach, as Tugg Massa said the organization will open a recovery center in Akron.

The facility will be named Summit County Recovery Center.

"I love challenges,” said James. "me being an eight-time felon. having a drug history. My recovery started in prison- I had drug dealers all around me. We want to house people here, we want to do sober yoga, music therapy."

Massa said Summit County Recovery Center will likely open in about two months.