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Salient. Victoria University Student Newspaper. Vol 35 no. 18. 27th July 1972

Man on Drugs Needs Medical Aid-Now!

Man on Drugs Needs Medical Aid-Now!

Dear George,—I have read your comments on drugs. Perhaps more Than most people I was moved by what you said, because I have become involved with a person caught up in these horrible things.

"He is a fellow employee and we spend a lot of time together at work. I may as well admit that in spite of all his failings, I love him dearly, though he does not know this.

"In fact, I doubt if he knows what love is. He's had a hard life if half of what he has told me is true.

"But I can't see life getting any better for him if he continues to use drugs. It's hard to say but I think he's beginning to have trouble keeping up to scratch at work.

"Please help me George, If I go to the police then I might never see htm again. How best do you think I might get him to give this up of his own accord?—Shirley."

All I can suggest is that you endeavour to persuade him to seek medical aid. I realise that you won't find this easy to do. but if you have such regard for him I am sure you will Like courage and tell him.

Act as promptly as you ran. Choose your time for discussion and when you broach the subject don't fail to impress upon him the need for urgency.

Time is not on his sick; indeed, it could be almost too late.