Helping someone affected by drug abuse is more often than not, quite a difficult endeavour. There are a range of problems that go with it, substance abuse being central, but not the only problem to solve.

As one put it, "It started with weed, then the pills and acid, making cocktails of all sorts of drugs. I took copious amounts of these chemicals every day for two years until I had a bad trip and went into toxic psychosis. I had voices in my head, had the shakes and couldn't leave my home for six months. I ended up homeless and on the streets, living and sleeping in a cardboard box, begging and struggling to find ways to get my next meal."

There greater risks. 10 September was World Suicide Prevention Day and research tells us drug abuse increases the risk of suicide.

There is hope to such a desperate situation. And our brightest hope lies in prevention. There is a new DVD, The Truth about Drugs Documentary is being distributed by Drug Free Ambassadors Australia to all who want to help (free sponsored by the Church of Scientology). Should anyone want a copy, contact Drug Free Ambasadors Australia.

Cyrus Brooks
President
Drug Free Ambasadors Australia