Letter to the Editor: Sept. 16, 2019

Drug addiction and abuse is now being considered the largest man-made health crisis ever in recorded history. Since the late 1990’s, the drug crisis has surged forward, leaving epic devastation in its wake. Now, more than ever, it’s important that literally everyone out there knows how to spot the signs and symptoms of drug abuse. Right now, 1 out of 2 people struggles with some sort of drug issue; a figure staggering it of itself. The more the public understands how to identify drug abuse, the more the public can finally stand up and do something about it.

For more information on how to spot symptoms of drug addiction, visit https://www.narconon-suncoast.org/drug-abuse/signs-symptoms-of-drug-abuse.html. If you are in need of a referral to a treatment center, call us at (877 )841-5509

Narconon reminds others that your state has the “Good Samaritan Law”. It offers legal protection to people who give practical assistance to someone who they believe to be injured, ill, in danger, or otherwise disabled. Therefore, people can request help from emergency professionals for a drug overdose without worrying about being prosecuted for simple drug possession or other crimes. So many times people are left to die alone because a person is scared to get arrested. This law protects you from that. If someone is overdosing be a Good Samaritan and call 911 immediately!

Jason Good

Clearwater, Florida