Pubdate: Wed, 11 Jan 2006
Source: Similkameen Spotlight (CN BC)
Contact:  2006 Similkameen Spotlight
Website: http://www.similkameenspotlight.com/
Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/3484
Author: Kirk Muse
Note: Title by Newshawk
Referenced: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v05/n2026/a07.html

DRUG EDUCATION TO BE EFFECTIVE, MUST BE TRUTHFUL

I'm writing about Robert Shape's thoughtful letter: "Alcohol still the
most dangerous drug" (12-30-05).  I'd like to add that for drug
education to be effective, it must be truthful.

If you lie to children or grossly exaggerate the harms of some drugs
like marijuana, the children will assume that you are lying about or
grossly exaggerating the harms of all drugs.

This is a recipe for disaster.

Kirk Muse

Mesa, Ariz

U. S. A.
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