I applaud Karen Hayes and the Campbellsville/Taylor County Anti-Drug Coalition for its efforts in alcohol, tobacco and other drug prevention in the community. Karen's recent article regarding marijuana was very appropriate. Yes, it is true, a person probably won't die from smoking a joint. However, marijuana remains a gateway drug for many of our young people. Teens don't usually begin their drug use by using cocaine, methamphetamine or ecstasy. Alcohol, tobacco and marijuana are the drugs of choice for our young people.

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