Pubdate: Wed, 23 Jun 2010 Source: El Paso Times (TX) Copyright: 2010 El Paso Times Contact: http://www.elpasotimes.com/townhall/ci_14227323 Website: http://www.elpasotimes.com/ Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/829 Author: Ashley Ochoa DRUG PERILS I think that drugs should be stopped because they are bad for us. They are bad because drugs can kill you or give you cancer. They kill your brain cells and they don't grow back, and you get dumb. And once you try it you get stuck on it. Some even say to drink or get a cigarette will calm you down. Well, it doesn't. It makes you worse. Drugs ruin your life and your family. The way it ruins life is that your family gets tired of having to smell that horrible smell and they kick you out from your own house. So, if you want to have a good relationship with your friends and family, don't do drugs! Ashley Ochoa, fourth-grader Cooley Elementary School - --- MAP posted-by: Jo-D