Pubdate: Mon, 29 Oct 2001
Source: Edmond Sun, The (OK)
Copyright: 2001 The Edmond Sun
Contact:  http://www.edmondsun.com/
Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/1591
Author: Cindy Gessouroun
Referenced: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v01/n1798/a05.html

PROFILE KIDS WHO SAY 'NO' TO DRUGS AND ALCOHOL

Thank you for the informative series on the teen drug and alcohol abuse 
problem here in Edmond. ("A Stranger in the House," Oct. 14-21)

I appreciate the honesty of the teens involved and the direct reporting 
done by the paper. I would love to see a followup article that profiles 
teens who have said "no" to drugs and alcohol. It would be great to hear 
what they feel has helped them make that decision.

I know many teens from various high schools in the area that are not using 
drugs and alcohol and are having great success and fun during their high 
school years.

I think these kinds of kids would be a great example to the rest of the 
teens out there, to show that there are those who say no and stick to it. 
I'm proud of the teens I know who are making the choice to honor their 
parents, the law and themselves.

Cindy Gessouroun
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