I ONCE WAS CONSIDERED A SOLID CITIZEN

I want to take the time to thank you for your very accurate and
informative report on methamphetamine ["Meth: Shattering lives in
Northern Nevada," June 25]. Just the title describes the true horrors
of this drug.

I am a recovering addict of meth. I once was considered a solid
citizen, valuable employee and a loving mom and wife. Nothing could
have separated me from my beautiful children until methamphetamine. I
cannot describe to you the destruction meth had on not only myself
but everyone directly involved in my life. If your report has kept
one person from trying meth, then you have saved an entire family
unit from the pain my family has endured.

There is a poem circulating in the recovery community from an addict
who overdosed and died. It ends with this, "Now that you've met me
what will you do, will you try me or not it's all up to you. I can
bring you more misery than word can tell, come take my hand let me
lead you to hell."

Thank you for your article.

Jennifer Watts

Reno