Pubdate: Wed, 24 Mar 2004
Source: Maple Ridge News (CN BC)
Copyright: 2004 Maple Ridge News
Contact:  http://www.mapleridgenews.com/
Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/1328
Author: Jim Kelly
Bookmark: http://www.mapinc.org/meth.htm (Methamphetamine)

'JUNKIES' AREN'T GOING ANYWHERE

Editor, The NEWS:

Re: The Meth Nightmare (March 17). These articles are helpful and 
informative to the public regarding the dangers of using methamphetamine. 
What I find interesting is that there is no mention of local organizations, 
such as Alouette Addictions Services, who help individuals and family 
members who are impacted by the use of drugs and alcohol. Also, the article 
only cites resources in Surrey.

It would have been helpful if the reporter, prior to writing the article, 
could have done some further research to determine if there are local 
resources who can assist people who are troubled by the use of this and 
other illicit substances.

Alouette Addictions Services (formerly Maple Ridge Alcohol and Drug 
Counselling) has been active in the communities of Maple Ridge and Pitt 
Meadows for 13 years offering counselling, education and prevention 
services. The staff would be happy to offer information for future articles 
that your newspaper may be contemplating.

Jim Kelly Executive Director Alouette Addictions Services Maple Ridge
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