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Cheers to Marshall Smith

I read with interest Marshall Smith's description of Baldy Hughes Therapeutic Treatment and Addiction Center (Feb.17 - P.G. Citizen) too as "Evan Wood, MD, PhD - Urban Health Initiative" did, and where as commented on Feb.

I read with interest Marshall Smith's description of Baldy Hughes Therapeutic Treatment and Addiction Center (Feb.17 - P.G. Citizen) too as "Evan Wood, MD, PhD - Urban Health Initiative" did, and where as commented on Feb. 20 stating that needle exchanges really do work. Wow, what a total distortion by Mr. Evans basing his comments coming from his beliefs based on the World Health Organization and supposed "other scientic bodies"? My question? Has Mr. Wood MD, and PhD ever visited and toured the Baldy Hughes Community and seen what really takes place? Do we really know the facts on success rates? If we all took positions based on recommended guidelines whether it was a by a world health authority or the government of any other supposed governing body in a democratic society where would we be? The needle exchange program in my view is just a bandaid solution to the real issues and problems regarding drugs and how it affects communities. Abstinance with a structure of community lifestyle with the camaraderie support mechanisms in place (not continued needle exchange) are part of the solutions. Remember Mr. Evans, MDs and PhDs have been know also to be addicts too, so whose judgments and recommendations do we trust? Kudos to Mr. Marshall Smith for taking a strong and sincere stand in his beliefs based on his directorship of Baldy Hughes and seeing the real deal, not fabrication.

Jeff Kay

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