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Lochloosa

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8. Thanks. It was an eye opener for me also.

Reply to flamingdem (Reply #6)

Thu Apr 3, 2014, 11:30 AM

Apr 2014

The only help comes from religious based rehab programs. Then it's 24 hr indoctrination.

My son has been to three so far and, being an atheist, the longest he's lasted is 10 days.

If we spent 1/10th on rehab vs. enforcement in this country we would not have a drug issue.

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I have a cousin who's a junkie [View all] CFLDem Apr 2014 OP

Thank Raygun pipoman Apr 2014 #1

I'm sorry that she hasn't found the right help thus far. In_The_Wind Apr 2014 #2

We have 2 (used to be) friends in that exact position. bunnies Apr 2014 #3

My sister died of an overdose in 2009. giftedgirl77 Apr 2014 #4

I am so sorry for the loss of your sister. wall_dish Apr 2014 #7

so sorry giftedgal Skittles Apr 2014 #14

My son is addicted to Crack. It takes 6 hours to get booked but 6 months to get into rehab. Lochloosa Apr 2014 #5

Thanks for sharing your story, I had no idea flamingdem Apr 2014 #6

Thanks. It was an eye opener for me also. Lochloosa Apr 2014 #8

Amen! CFLDem Apr 2014 #10

Thank you for sharing. CFLDem Apr 2014 #11

we should be funding more rehab and less war Skittles Apr 2014 #15

Thanks. It's been a struggle but for some reason I think he is going to pull through. Lochloosa Apr 2014 #16

I have a brother who is exactly the same way. Marr Apr 2014 #9

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This message was self-deleted by its author Iggo Apr 2014 #13