Editorial February 24, 2003 Issue

Steps toward freedom from addiction

Editor

These days, there's a great deal of thought and media attention given to addiction. There's frequent talk about alcoholism and tobacco heard on the airwaves.

And then there's the coverage of illegal drugs. Night after night on the local news, there's usually at least one story about how drug addiction led to violence and contributed to an underground economy that damaged neighborhoods and families.

New prescription drugs are continually being introduced to the public. The evening news is often the forum for showcasing them. But there's usually a catch. That new allergy medication may help alleviate sinus pressure; however, it may also have side effects—and it may be habit forming.

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