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« on: August 27, 2005, 07:20:00 PM »
Jerry gets ink and props from on high. If you have any thoughts on his question, it wouldn't be a waste of time to bend his ear.

From: "jerryep138@sbcglobal.net" DPFT-L@listserv.tamu.edu

Just had a conversation with a reporter about a story she's doing on some
new PDFA ads that will encourage those in need to seek treatment. I'm told
the ads will be a pep talk and stress info on how to contact  available
treatment facilities.

The question was whether the ads would do any good. I gave her my opinion
but I'd like to hear from any of you who have a strong view about what the
reaction in the drug  abuser community will be based on  your personal
experience, attitudes and contacts.

Keep it private if you prefer.

Thanks for any insight you can provide,

 Jerry

If a woman has to choose between catching a fly ball and saving an infant's life, she will choose to save the infant's life without even considering if there are men on base.
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« Reply #1 on: August 27, 2005, 09:07:00 PM »
People already know treatment is out there. Spending money on advertisement is as stupid as the govt spending tax dollars on the anti-marijuana ads.
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« Reply #2 on: August 29, 2005, 08:30:00 PM »
I think the place to start is with kids with some type of preventative program EARLY in school but not the JUST SAY NO campaign. Something that really paints an ugly, graphic picture, and gives them the onus of choosing how to treat yourself. Some way to make taking care of yourself cool.  It would also help if we didn't consume the type of media that glamorizes drug use.

Either that or you could solve the drug problem the way China did decades ago: Give everyone one month to get treatment and then kill anyone caught with drugs. It was pretty effective, if merciless.

We are so overpopulated and have so many social problems I'm not sure how realistic most programs are. Especially with fewer parents who are present and know how to strike the fine line of realiism and proctection.

It is my biggest fear with my two boys. I've seen from family members what addiction to meth and heroin can do to a family.
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« Reply #3 on: August 29, 2005, 08:41:00 PM »
What the fuck are you talking about? Shoot people who use drugs? Go live in China if you think that's a good idea.

The ugly, graphic picture is tens of thousands of people in PRISON for victimless crimes. 'Kay? I got a fucking crowbar for you, you louse-y idiot. Get the fuck out of America, you don't deserve it.
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« Reply #4 on: September 05, 2005, 06:12:00 PM »
I think a "pep-talk" to get counseling would be refreshing. A positive, non-judgemental ad campaign would likely sway those who consider quitting but don't have an environment suited for it. Bravo for not going the traditional "drugs are bad, you're stupid if you do them, drug users are useless retards"-route.
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« Reply #5 on: September 06, 2005, 03:36:00 PM »
I think drug use should be encouraged by the government, and eventually made mandatory.  It's a commonly known fact that those people who DON'T use drugs are fucking up the country, society, and the planet with their mindless pursuit of corporate sponsored consumerism.  Also, think of the decrease in violent crime that would occur if half the population were nodding out from some pure, high-grade legal SMACK!!!  I say we continue drug testing, even expand it to encompass everyone, and those of us who don't test positive for at least TWO banned substances should be required to attend a "drug treatment" facility where they will be treated--WITH DRUGS.  We will require all homeowners to grow sensimilla in their yards, and have random house searches to see every citizen's "stash" (it will be compared with the results from the last inspection, and if they haven't been consuming drugs at a fast enough rate, off to the Drug Camp they go).  I'm sick of fucking earthbound squares telling me what substances I can or can't use----wwe will solve the problem by eliminating non-drug users from our midst, one way or the other.  Either with us or by us, you will get WASTED!!!! :smokin:  :skull:  :skull:  :skull:
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