Athletes Are Strong, Drugs Are Stronger

I hope young people are paying attention to the Darryl Strawberry case. People like Darryl Strawberry (or Robert Downey Jr., etc.) have more willpower, discipline and determination than most of us can even imagine in order to get to the tops of their fields. And yet, once the drugs take hold, all of that willpower, discipline and determination mean nothing.

I’m sure there are some young people out there today thinking about trying drugs, and they’re saying to themselves, “If I start to get hooked, I can always stop.” Well, look at Darryl and think again. Then instead of lighting up that crack pipe, maybe just say a little prayer for Darryl, and while you’re at it, thank God that it’s not you.

Sam Shaffer

Mission Viejo