DRUG ABUSE CAN STRIKE ANYONE

Dear Editor:

I disagree that low self-esteem can be completely blamed for drug abuse.
Tragically, popular high-achieving students can also try an addictive drug
and become addicted.

Addiction is widely misunderstood. Children from happy, good homes can
become addicted over a bad decision to experiment. An addiction rules over
love, families and getting ahead in life. All that matters is feeding the
addiction.

For a check into reality, buy or borrow from the library the book entitled
Go Ask Alice, by author-anonymous (at Chapters Book Store for under $10). A
nice girl from a nice family, whose father is a university professor, gets
into the drug scene.

This book is her diary. This diary should be mandatory for every young
person to read.

Also, don't be hesitant to tap into Youth AADAC. It has a wealth of
information, as well as counsellors with whom you and/or your children may
speak.

Bad things can happen to good families. Be proactive, not reactive. Good
luck, parents and children.

Anonymous, Airdrie