General   (General discussion, talk about anything.)

jo anne The point I was making is that initially these addicts do not have a gun put to their heads and told to drink ,snort or whatever, they do it of their own free will.What puzzles me is why?. There is more than enough information and education as to why they shouldn't do it but they go ahead then when they do get addicted they expect to be treated differently, and as soon as they say they are addicted all the same excuses come out.The reason I put sub before the human rights act is because some of the crimes committed by these addicts of whatever can only be described as sub human acts, and take away the human rights of their victims but they are granted the same rights, and as you have said yourself it is grossly mis-used.Whilst I may not agree with you on many points I have to applaud you for taking your stand and having your opinions on the subject but could I ask you to think about the victims of the crimes these people commit.When I was working I used to dread Mondays especially, because of the amount of break ins over the week ends,then had to visit oap's who had been burgled and threatened in their beds.Then at the other end of the spectrum a young couple or single parent having what bit of possessions they had taken away.The worst part about the addict situation is the hurt and suffering of their families.How many chances do you give an addict when they have reneged on promises to clean up etc. I firmly beleive there is not enough deterrent to stop people bcoming addicts in the first place.As my good old dad used to say you only put your hand in the fire once,you don't do it again.