BILL WOULD AID ADDICTS, TOO

I read with great interest the April 30 editorial "Meth plague is
spreading." Methamphetamine is the latest addiction sweeping the
country, and it is thriving in rural areas such as the Southern Tier.

This highlights the reality that every community is prone to invasion
from illicit, dangerous chemicals. This is why we need to act now to
pass Timothy's Law, which would stem the tide of abuse at its source
by treating those who use drugs and helping to end the tide of addiction.

Timothy's Law would increase access to treatment for those living with
substance-abuse problems, as well as those who are living with mental
illness. This is in contrast to the current system, where arbitrary
health insurance limitations restrict the number of visits an
individual living with chemical dependency or mental illness may receive.

Joseph A Glazer

Mental Health Association in New York State Inc.

Albany