Posted by fayeroe on December 14, 2008, at 9:10:57
Denial is one of the strongests addictions known to you know who. Can I say that? I'm talking about Sigismund.
Bush touts successes in fight against drugs
By Jordy Yager
Posted: 12/13/08 02:20 PM [ET]
President Bush on Saturday emphasized his administrations role in curbing the nations drug usage during his time in the White House.With less than six weeks left in office, Bush trumpeted his collaboration with faith-based groups and the Access to Recovery program as contributing to a significant drop in marijuana and methamphetamine usage.
Through our Access to Recovery program, addicts receive vouchers they can redeem at treatment centers of their choice, including faith- based centers, Bush said. So far, this program has helped more than 260,000 addicts along the path toward clean lives.Bushs weekly address drew on his meeting Thursday with recovering addict and Texas Rangers baseball star Josh Hamilton, in which he echoed his threefold plan of reducing the demand of drugs, prohibiting their supply, and assisting people addicted to drugs.
Hamilton, 27, was addicted to crack cocaine and alcohol before turning his life around. Bush credited Hamiltons recovery not to the drug abuse programs he participated in but to the family support he received.
Eight different treatment programs failed to turn his life around, Bush said of Hamilton. But the intervention of his grandmother, the support of his wife, and the loving influence of God did.
Bush has admitted to his own drinking habit in the past but has said he gave it up more than 20 years ago. In his address he cited three recent drug studies of American youth and overall drug usage.
The use of cocaine, hallucinogens, steroids, and alcohol by America's youth are all on the decline, Bush said. Overall, illegal drug use by Americans is down by 25 percent, meaning we have helped approximately 900,000 young people stay clean.
The president argued that the statistics reflect successful government policies, adding that they also represent the courage and compassion of Americans who are determined to help their fellow citizens win their struggle against drugs.
I want to know how this voucher works? Will it kill fire ants?
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