Seanad debates
Wednesday, 19 February 2003
National Drugs Strategy 2001-2008: Statements.
We must highlight this fact. It would be great if these role models pointed out the disastrous consequence of drug-taking, which amounts to a living death. Once people start to take hard drugs, in particular, the chances of ever being able to retrace their steps are very slim. While I am aware that the strategy allows for treatment, I set more store by education towards prevention. I accept that we must look after the existing cases and help them in every way. We must sympathise and empathise with them and try to understand the reason they find themselves in that position. Education is very important.
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