The The Editor:

Cynthia Tucker's column on Oct. 21 in the Delta Democrat Times is incorrect. Tucker is obviously out of her league.

Her column on drug treatment being different for the rich than for the poor is not true.

All alcohol/drug (A&D units) treatment centers are based upon the original 12-step program. Most A&D units have a combination of rich and poor, black, white, Hispanic or other nationality of clients/patients.

Money does not make a difference in the patient's care or treatment. Most cities have a mental health facility that caters to both the rich and the poor sector. They all use the 12-step program.

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