Daryl Gates’ Comments on Drug Users
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In all too many cases we have a drug policy being set by individuals with limited expertise in the field of alcoholism and other drug addictions.
Chief Gates and many others would be surprised to learn that our patients are ordinary people (doctors, lawyers, teachers, nurses, etc.) whose lives have become unmanageable due to their dependence on alcohol and other drugs. The focus and benefit of treatment is to provide an opportunity for these individuals and their families to recover from chemical dependency and to repair the damage done to their lives. These individuals have the right to proper care and treatment.
JOHN T. SCHWARZLOSE
Executive Director/Vice President
Betty Ford Center
Rancho Mirage
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