Well, yes.
Birds get drunk on rotting berries around here.

Doesn't change my perspective, however. Substance abuse is a medical disorder -- saying that doesn't relieve anyone of responsibility in my mind; we are still supposed to be responsible for the consequences of our behavior.

It's just that turning to the criminal justice system instead of the medical system isn't doing anyone any good except for those who have a vested interested in that particular enterprise.


Tom Duncan
Family Practice
Astoria OR