Source: Scotland On Sunday Contact: Pubdate: Sun, 16 Aug 1998 ALL ACTION You are right to draw attention to confused messages in the fight against drugs (Editorial, August 9). But we should be wary of reducing this fiendishly complex debate to a matter of competing simple slogans. It isn't a case of 'Just say no' versus 'harm reduction'. We need to strive across the whole spectrum, preventing as many people as possible from trying drugs, reducing chaotic behaviour in those who have acquired a habit (leading to less crime, less self-harm, less social disruption) and helping those on drugs to come off them. The fundamental key is to encourage self-esteem and a sense of future prospects in young people. The UK drugs czar has pointed the way - coherently - to a comprehensive approach. We need to follow this lead. He said it will need more resources - - our experience in Glasgow mightily confirms that. C J Spry, chair, Greater Glasgow Drug Action Team - --- Checked-by: Richard Lake