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Volume 16, Number 15
Thursday, May 30, 2019
OPIOID EPIDEMIC
HEALTHY LIVING
Offering help, rather than arrests
5 tips to stay in shape at any age
By Jesse Buchanan Record-Journal staff
WALLINGFORD — At 40 years old, resident Theresa Schweers made the decision to change her body type.
Southington joined New Britain, Berlin and Newington in the effort. Palmieri said opioid addiction doesn’t discriminate between classes.
SOUTHINGTON — Town police officers could begin making fewer arrests for drug possession and more referrals “We’re not going to arrest for drug addiction services our way out of this problem,” and other help for users. he said. This month, police officials Southington police made announced the town joined 166 drug possession arrests the Heroin, Opioid Prevenin 2016 and 2017, according tion and Education (HOPE) to FBI statistics. initiative along with area police departments, hospitals ‘Time is critical’ and addiction recovery services. Christine Gagnon, a Southington resident, spoke in faDeputy Police Chief William vor of the program at the rePalmieri said rather than an cent press conference. Her arrest and the possibility of a son Michael died two years court-ordered treatment ago after having an addicprogram, officers can decide tion to drugs including heroto forgo charging someone in. with possession of drugs or a drug paraphernalia in lieu of Gagnon said access to recovreferring them to services ery services at the right time such as a recovery coach. might have saved his life. An officer providing information Hartford HealthCare and the on treatment to an addict hospital group’s Behavioral may do that. Health Network is providing the services. “It’s widely known that if someone is asking for help, “It’s not a get out of jail free time is critical and the wincard,” Palmieri said. “This dow is small,” Gagnon said. gives the officer more of an option.”
By Kristen Dearborn Special to the Record-Journal
“Nothing motivates me. It’s
erhouse Classic in East Haven in the Women’s She started competing in Physique Masters Over-35 bodybuilding competitions category and third overall. 20 years ago in the The NPC is the largest amaPhysique division of the teur bodybuilding organizaNational Physique Comtion in the United States. mittee. The now 60-yearold recently came in second at the 2019 NPC Pow- Schweers also is a personal trainer at Montanari Brothers Powerhouse Gym in New Haven. a lifestyle,” she said.
She encourages her clients to stay healthy and reminds them that age is just a number. Her own fitness routine consists of three-hour workouts daily. Here are five tips from Schweers for staying fit :
1. No one can tell you how to eat An essential tip Schweers teaches her clients is to understand macronutrients. “Fat, carbs and protein with every meal,” she said. Schweers recommends steering clear of fad diets and focusing on balanced nutrition. Wallingford resident Theresa Schweers at Montanari Brother's Powerhouse Gym. | Kristen Dearborn, contributed
She added that she eats five See Tips, A33