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The Monday, Aug. 8 article "Local pastors rally around Proposition 36' was refreshing. Giving the addict an opportunity to participate in a treatment program rather than prison has been a godsend for many of the recovering addicts that I know.
I have been sober and in recovery for the past 20 years. I was not given that chance when I was arrested for drug related offenses 28 years ago.See the full content of this document
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Treat Don't Imprison
As Ken Fisher who was quoted in the article said, "when I was in jail, I was just making better connections for nefarious activities. When I was released from my jail stint, I went right back to substance abuse without any understanding of the addiction process or of the coping skills needed to combat my urges; skills taught in treatment programs.'
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