Pubdate: Sat, 26 Dec 2015 Source: Chico Enterprise-Record (CA) Copyright: 2015 Chico Enterprise-Record Contact: http://www.chicoer.com/ Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/861 Note: Letters from newspaper's circulation area receive publishing priority Author: Gina Royster ALCOHOL, DRUG AWARENESS BRING ATTENTION TO PROBLEM The war continues. The use of drugs and alcohol are prevalent to all and have been an issue worldwide and in Chico for decades. Movements to cure the consumption of drugs and alcohol have been started, however it is near impossible to control all of humanity. On Sept. 14, 1986, Ronald and Nancy Reagan made a speech that caught the attention of many. The "Just Say No" campaign was to open the eyes of all to the battle in society that is constantly hindering our progress and successes. Chico State is known as a "party school" when in reality, college students party everywhere. The Chico Labor Day float has diminished due to a death that happened a few years ago. There has also been numerous hazing incidents. The misuse of alcohol and drug use must be acknowledged and stopped. We all unknowingly are being affected by drug/alcohol use and abuse. Students everywhere must read this mind-altering reading of the video made by the Reagans that day. This address to the nation will give realizations to many. Is there really a way to regulate drug and alcohol misuse? Unfortunately not. All we can do is continue raising awareness. We are headed toward the destruction of the American dream. We have this magnificent world around us that is being wasted because we are turning to drugs and alcohol. Open your eyes and look around at this wonderland we can call home. - - Gina Royster, Chico - --- MAP posted-by: Jay Bergstrom