Covered Bridge’s Addiction Care Under Fire | Minneapolis News

A Minnesota assisted living facility is under fire after a resident showed up to a doctor’s appointment drenched in alcohol—reportedly downing twelve shots and a beer—leading to a neglect citation. The facility’s owner defends their hands-on approach, arguing they’re helping residents with severe addictions by managing alcohol intake—even purchasing it—to support recovery. One resident, Don Brambrink, credits the facility with turning his 40-year addiction around, saying he’s sober since the incident and feels cared for. But state investigators stand firm: allowing such intoxication before medical care is unacceptable. The facility plans to appeal and is adjusting its intervention strategies to balance autonomy with safety for those battling substance use disorders. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/fd4e08ff5d173bd2