Cherokee Nation Set To Open $5M Drug Treatment Center

The Cherokee Nation is opening a new $5 million substance abuse treatment center this month in Tahlequah.

Tribal officials will conduct a grand opening October 27, 2014 for the new Jack Brown Center, which helps treat Native American youth for drug and alcohol addiction.

The tribe says the 28,000-square-foot campus includes five buildings and will serve up to 36 clients.

The campus features a recreation center, cafeteria, group therapy rooms and male and female dorms.

Official say in its 26 years, the Jack Brown Center has treated more than 1,700 Native youths.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.