The loss of a single, young mind to drugs is tragic.

The loss of many young minds is a crisis that calls for community collaboration and action.

The greatest threat to our youth today is the availability, sale and use of drugs and alcohol.

Recently, there have been several significant drug busts and arrests made by law enforcement officers.

They included a person being arrested for possession and sale of marijuana to minors. The arrest was made across the street from Glendale High School. The alleged pot seller was observed by Glendale police as he transacted marijuana out of his vehicle ("Teen accused of selling pot," June 18).

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