Several weeks ago the nation learned of the arrest of Florida Gov. Jeb Bush's daughter, who was charged with trying to buy the drug Xanax with a fraudulent prescription. Bush and his wife quickly issued a press release stating that they were deeply saddened by their daughter's troubles and asking the public to respect the family's privacy. The governor also noted that drug abuse is a problem confronted by many American families. Several days later, the media reported that his 24-year-old daughter had entered a drug treatment program, which upon completion would result in dismissal of the criminal charges against her.

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