DRUG ADDICTION PLAYS NO FAVOURITES

I would like to thank the Ruttans and Halls for sharing with us their
family struggles with addiction (When heroin hits home, June 16). I
agree with their premise that addiction treatment is an essential
health service but sadly lacking in B.C.

I work in public health nursing and in the health care centre of a
local correctional facility plus I volunteer at a local recovery
house. Members of my family struggle with addiction. I have seen
firsthand that drug addiction is no respecter of income, education or
parenting skill. Let's put some energy and resources into this major
health issue that affects us all.

DIANE THIESSEN
Nursing Supervisor, Preventive Services
Simon Fraser Health Region,
New Westminster
Health Department