Pubdate: Tue, 25 Dec 2007
Source: Globe-News (TX)
Copyright: 2007 Amarillo Globe-News
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Author: Lisa Kimbrell

WHAT DOES THE TYPICAL DRUG ADDICT LOOK LIKE?

(Re: Dec. 20 letter, "Users don't go to prison for their habit 
alone," by Bobby J. Rogers.)

Rogers surely must realize that the "dope heads," as he called them, 
aren't all in prison because they "committed a crime to support their 
habit." Many are in jail only for possession of drugs.

Rogers doesn't seem to understand that drug addiction affects people 
who could be the guy next door, or people who work for a living. Drug 
addiction is not a respecter of persons. It destroys lives from the 
common thief to the downtown businessman.

Prison doesn't solve anything for the average drug-user. There needs 
to be more programs available for those who truly need and want help.

Lisa Kimbrell

Amarillo
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