Re: Natural Highs

[janeen kobrinsky <janeenk...>]

I think, knowing Jess, that you misunderstood what she was saying.
Janeen

ALICEWINE wrote:

> Dear Jess,
>
> As the mother of a child who is addicted to pot and to alcohol, I cannot
> condone any "harm reduction" discussions as ethical or moral!!!   How can you
> suggest "harm reduction" so they just use a little dope?  Where do you draw
> the line - okay for pot, a little coke, but never heroin??
>
> Tell them they need to QUIT while they are young.  Better to begin talking
> about 12-step programs, coping skills, and the real issues - that the more
> they use, the more likely they are going to end up hooked on something!!
>
> Put in the Jewish values of taking care of one's body which is created
> B'tzelem Elohim and which is not ours to destroy.  Talk about other ways in
> which a person can find joy and pleasure without chemically altering their
> moods.
>
> The real scary thing with my daughter is that it turned out that her use was
> actually masking the symptoms of bi-polar disorder.  It took two years to
> finally determine what was going on!!
>
> I BEG OF YOU TO DO NOTHING THAT REMOTELY CONDONES SUBSTANCE USE!
>
> Best wishes for a Happy Chanukah.
>
> Alice