Treatment First

URL: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v04/n938/a07.html
Newshawk: chip
Pubdate: Fri, 25 Jun 2004
Source: Lexington Herald-Leader (KY)
Copyright: 2004 Lexington Herald-Leader
Contact: hleditorial@herald-leader.com
Website: http://www.kentucky.com/mld/heraldleader/
Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/240
Author: Linda S. Collins
Referenced: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v04/n803/a03.html

TREATMENT FIRST

In response to the May 22 editorial "Cut drug demand; Pence should seek funds for treatment":

This is an important issue that needs to be addressed.  I am a member of Kick Alcohol Drug Dependency, a non-profit organization founded to direct chemically dependent individuals to rehabilitation centers.  We assist confidentially on a personal level and provide a Web site to assist on a private level.

We have opened an office/support facility at Clay City, where we will provide Alcoholic Anonymous, Narcotic Anonymous and parent support meetings.  Our ultimate goal is to open a rehabilitation center.  Our strategic plan includes offering long-term treatment, providing the combination of rehabilitation and job training to help clients re-enter society successfully.

The editorial said that "expanding treatment is the first and obvious step." We agree and sincerely believe that by eliminating the need for drugs, you will eliminate the supply.  Our past approach has been on both ends of the candle.  Drug prevention for youth and jail time for our offenders.  Why not focus on the middle?

People must understand that the war on drugs is a reality.  There are no professional or social boundaries, making it an issue that could penetrate every family.  Sex slaves in foreign countries are unacceptable in our society.  Would I get your attention by telling you that it is happening within the drug trade in our communities?

Linda S.  Collins, Jeffersonville

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