Pubdate: Wed, 18 Jun 2008
Source: Windsor Star (CN ON)
Copyright: 2008 The Windsor Star
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Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/501
Author: Rick Kasoian
Referenced: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v08/n594/a02.html

TO FIGHT DRUGS, TREATMENT CENTRES NEED FUNDING

Re: City Begins Drug Fight, June 17.

As a recovering drug addict, with more than seven years clean, I can 
tell you that drugs and crime go hand in hand.

However, if society is going to fight this problem, it must look at 
several things including the funding of treatment centres that have 
had their funding cut.

We also need to educate the public on where and how to get help for 
substance abuse. If we sweep this problem under the rug and pretend 
it will go away, things will get worse.

When I was using, I didn't know there was help. We must rally and 
support 12-step programs and educate the public.

Let's be part of the solution and donate city facilities for meetings 
and awareness programs.

Rick Kasoian

Windsor
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