News (Media Awareness Project) - CN BC: LTE: Giving Drugs To Addicts Is A Cheap Fix (2 Of 2) |
Title: | CN BC: LTE: Giving Drugs To Addicts Is A Cheap Fix (2 Of 2) |
Published On: | 2006-05-05 |
Source: | Vancouver Sun (CN BC) |
Fetched On: | 2008-01-14 05:54:25 |
GIVING DRUGS TO ADDICTS IS A CHEAP FIX
So far, none of the discussions about giving free drugs to addicts
have included requiring a work component (transitional with support
services). This would give addicts a marvellous opportunity to
eventually have a productive life and, therefore, possibly get off drugs.
A crucial part of any treatment program should include the addict
taking some responsibility such as working, even part-time at a low
stress job, and then moving on to full-time employment. Also, this
would give taxpayers a reason to support such a program.
Jeff Salmon
Vancouver
So far, none of the discussions about giving free drugs to addicts
have included requiring a work component (transitional with support
services). This would give addicts a marvellous opportunity to
eventually have a productive life and, therefore, possibly get off drugs.
A crucial part of any treatment program should include the addict
taking some responsibility such as working, even part-time at a low
stress job, and then moving on to full-time employment. Also, this
would give taxpayers a reason to support such a program.
Jeff Salmon
Vancouver
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