News (Media Awareness Project) - US NY: PUB LTE: Let Former Addicts Help |
| Title: | US NY: PUB LTE: Let Former Addicts Help |
| Published On: | 2001-01-05 |
| Source: | New York Times (NY) |
| Fetched On: | 2008-09-02 07:15:21 |
LET FORMER ADDICTS HELP
To the Editor:
In looking for new ways to deal with drug-related problems, I hope that
Gov. Gary E. Johnson of New Mexico ("Another Prohibition, Another Failure,"
Op-Ed, Dec. 30) understands the importance of giving the rehabilitated or
recovering addict a role to play.
The successful expansion of drug programs will be determined by who staffs
them. People with personal experience with addiction are an underused asset
and seldom-heard voice. They represent a message of hope that is needed
whenever we deal with addiction.
HOWARD JOSEPHER New York, Dec. 30, 2000
To the Editor:
In looking for new ways to deal with drug-related problems, I hope that
Gov. Gary E. Johnson of New Mexico ("Another Prohibition, Another Failure,"
Op-Ed, Dec. 30) understands the importance of giving the rehabilitated or
recovering addict a role to play.
The successful expansion of drug programs will be determined by who staffs
them. People with personal experience with addiction are an underused asset
and seldom-heard voice. They represent a message of hope that is needed
whenever we deal with addiction.
HOWARD JOSEPHER New York, Dec. 30, 2000
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