Drug Bust in Bellingham, Wa

Jun 12, 2008

Drug Problems
by: Anonymous

As a former drug addict, I, too, am heavy hearted with the drug problem, not only in Bellingham, but in this whole nation!
I remember when I was using, at the end, (probably a good thing) "supply" seemed hard to come by. These days, it seems as though there is a never ending supply...everywhere! Not that I am using, because I don't, but a former addict knows a present user.
I will never forget one night out heading to dinner with my husband to celebrate our anniversary, going to our favorite "anniversary restaurant!" We were all dressed up and feeling great and relaxed, excited to dine once again at our yearly place to dine for this once a year special occassion.
We were almost to where we were going, maybe 4 or 5 blocks from downtown Bellingham and we came upon a saddening scene.
A young man was pacing back and forth in the parking lot he was in. He had a very confused and disorientated look. He had paint covered clear up past his elbows and half of his face...my heart sank...
All I could think about was this young man...what will his future be? I really wanted my husband to turn around so I could approach him...he wouldn't.
Don't get me wrong...he of all people is not cold hearted to hurting people, especially drug addicts. We both have "been there done that." He tried to convince me that it really isn't "our" problem no more. We have to let him go and hopefully he will get help.
Just a couple years later now, our own son, our youngest, is sent to prison for selling drugs...I could really write a book on how drugs has effected my life personally and lives very close to me. Drugs are no good. Period.
My biggest question and concern is...How come drugs are so dog-gone easy to get? Why isn't there MORE drug busts? I honestly believe if there is less supply...I really hope some day, not only in Bellingham, but across our nation, we can really pull as one and really have an effective "war against drugs." Because now it's just a slogan.

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As a former drug addict, I, too, am heavy hearted with the drug problem, not only in Bellingham, but in this whole nation! I remember when I was using, at the end, (probably a good thing) "supply" seemed hard to come by. These days, it seems as though there is a never ending supply...everywhere! Not that I am using, because I don't, but a former addict knows a present user. I will never forget one night out heading to dinner with my husband to celebrate our anniversary, going to our favorite "anniversary restaurant!" We were all dressed up and feeling great and relaxed, excited to dine once again at our yearly place to dine for this once a year special occassion. We were almost to where we were going, maybe 4 or 5 blocks from downtown Bellingham and we came upon a saddening scene. A young man was pacing back and forth in the parking lot he was in. He had a very confused and disorientated look. He had paint covered clear up past his elbows and half of his face...my heart sank... All I could think about was this young man...what will his future be? I really wanted my husband to turn around so I could approach him...he wouldn't. Don't get me wrong...he of all people is not cold hearted to hurting people, especially drug addicts. We both have "been there done that." He tried to convince me that it really isn't "our" problem no more. We have to let him go and hopefully he will get help. Just a couple years later now, our own son, our youngest, is sent to prison for selling drugs...I could really write a book on how drugs has effected my life personally and lives very close to me. Drugs are no good. Period. My biggest question and concern is...How come drugs are so dog-gone easy to get? Why isn't there MORE drug busts? I honestly believe if there is less supply...I really hope some day, not only in Bellingham, but across our nation, we can really pull as one and really have an effective "war against drugs." Because now it's just a slogan.

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