Union County Sheriff Jim Prouty appears in a National Sheriffs’ Association public service campaign encouraging communities to respond to substance use disorder with knowledge rather than stigma. Courtesy of the National Sheriffs’ Association

Union County Sheriff Jim Prouty today joined a nationwide public service campaign led by the National Sheriffs’ Association to help communities respond to substance use disorder with prevention, treatment, recovery and support.

As part of the initiative, Sheriff Prouty recorded a Public Service Announcement now being distributed for broadcast on television, radio and digital platforms. The message …