Pubdate: Mon, 29 Jun 1998 Source: Baltimore Sun (MD) Contact: Website: http://www.sunspot.net/ ADDICTS NEED MORE SLOTS IN TREATMENT CENTERS Drug users need to get help. There are two reasons why people are doing drugs: substance abuse is a disease, and it's very easy to get drugs. A relative of mine is a recovering heroin addict. He had everything -- a family, a great job and a great home. Now he has nothing. Fortunately, he is changing his life. He is in rehab, although it was difficult getting him into a program. Many of the centers are closed. People who want help getting off the streets can't get it. We need to open centers to help get drug users off the streets. Connie Schimminger, Timonium - --- Checked-by: Melodi Cornett