Pubdate: Tue, 22 Jan 2002
Source: The Southeast Missourian (MO)
Copyright: 2002, Southeast Missourian
Contact: http://www.semissourian.com/opinion/speakout/submit/
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Author: Chris Locklear

FORMER USER URGES CHILDREN TO KEEP OFF DRUGS

To the editor:

My name is Chris Locklear. Some of you may remember me as being the one who 
jumped from the burning apartment building. I want all you kids out there 
to pay attention to me. If it hadn't been for drugs in my life, this would 
never have happened. God gave me a second chance at life. Not all of you 
will be so lucky. I'm on my way to recovery from drugs, and I don't want 
any of you to have to go through what I did. Please say no. And mom and 
dads, talk to your kids about drugs and alcohol. Life is too important to 
waste. Once you start, kids, it only gets worse. I care about you even 
though I may not know you.

CHRIS LOCKLEAR

Cape Girardeau
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