Pubdate: Sat, 12 Aug 2017
Source: Toronto Star (CN ON)
Copyright: 2017 The Toronto Star
Contact:  http://www.thestar.com/
Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/456
Referenced: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v17/n254/a01.html
Author: Rick Lockman
Page: IN 11

REDUCING DRUG USE, DEATHS

Re Rethink before decriminalizing drugs, DiManno, Aug. 7

We lost a son to suicide two years ago at the age of 29. Marijuana is
the starter drug that was the beginning of the end. Now we will have
to watch many other youth never get started in life and many more die
too young. We need to teach our youth, and adults for that matter, to
deal with life straight up, not turn to a crutch when life gets tough.
Face your problems with a clear head. I speak from experience. Alcohol
or drugs do not solve problems; they mask them.

Rick Lockman, Orillia
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