THE METH SCOURGE

Bravo to NEWSWEEK for its thorough and informative cover story on the
methamphetamine epidemic ("America's Most Dangerous Drug," Aug. 8). Our
emergency department sees the destroyed lives and bodies from this newest
plague more and more. Your article should be required reading for all
health-care professionals, teachers, parents and students. Its clarity
might well keep someone from taking that first step toward the precipice.

James A. Harrell, M.D., F.A.C.E.P.

Louis Smith Memorial Hospital

Lakeland, Ga.