I don't think that there will ever by a tried and true solution to the drug problem. But, it seems that the residents (voters) have the power to demand to know what is being done about this problem and the law enforcement politicians tend to listen more in election years. Yes, more needs to be done. Unfortunately, most drug offenses seem to be nonviolent, so they get pushed to the backburner as far as punishment goes. I am concerned over the fact that there seems to be newer and better ways to get and use drugs. Whether they are illegal, prescription, or fall into another category, the use and abuse of drugs is the biggest concern to me. I'm a drinker, but what prevents me from being an alcoholic or moving on to more powerful modes of impairment? How can some of us that were party animals in our younger days slow down and be reasonable while others can't or won't? Just makes me want to throw my hands up and concede that there is no answer and that there will always be tragic stories like this one and that people will continue to make poor decisions that may end up killing them or someone else. I haven't even mentioned the psychological toll that this problem causes to those who live with people who are substance abusers. I'll save that for a different sermon.
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