Pubdate: Thu, 18 Nov 1999 Source: San Francisco Chronicle (CA) Copyright: 1999 San Francisco Chronicle Contact: http://www.sfgate.com/chronicle/ Forum: http://www.sfgate.com/conferences/ Author: Ellen Komp 'SAFETY FIRST' Editor -- Both the "Just Say Know: New Directions in Drug Education" conference and the Lindesmith booklet, "Safety First: A Reality-Based Approach to Teens, Drugs, and Drug Education" were blatantly mischaracterized by Sue Rusche and Betty Sembler in the op-ed piece, " 'Safe Use' Drug Philosophy Is a Step Backward" (Open Forum, November 8). We will happily send out "Safety First" free of charge to anyone who is interested. They may call (415) 921-4987 or e-mail Ellen Komp, The Lindesmith Center San Francisco - --- MAP posted-by: Jo-D