Pubdate: Tue, 25 Dec 2007 Source: Globe-News (TX) Copyright: 2007 Amarillo Globe-News Contact: http://amarillonet.com/ Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/13 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 - --- MAP posted-by: Jay Bergstrom