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<br /> 11 16 95 )Ills 16:..1 F.~S 929 9150 6PU h_~C - <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> November 16, 1998 <br /> <br /> Tammy Wheeler, R.N. <br /> P.O. Box 590 <br /> Naalehu, HI 96772 <br /> <br /> Hawaii County Council <br /> Finance Committee <br /> 25 Aupuni St. <br /> Hilo, HI 96720 <br /> <br /> Dear Council, <br /> <br /> I am writing in support of the eradication of marijuana. However, I want any and more <br /> monies -Federal and otherwise appropriated towards staZiug and maintaiaitag i11-jail, in- <br /> prison, and community clinic programs that pro%,ide direct prisoner and client therapy. <br /> SON of prisoners are drug offenders or drug abusers. Yet, we have ns or minimal <br /> services for our prisoners or communities. These people leave prison and repeat their <br /> drug use. They have not leamed new coping skills or insight behind their marijuana and <br /> other drug abuse. <br /> <br /> Yes, we need to target the drug growers and makers. Yes, we need also to target the <br /> large population of buyers and abusers. Decrease the demand and you also decrease the <br /> need for supply. <br /> There are major additional benefits to targeting the users. Therapy provides tools that arc <br /> applied to all ethical and moral aspects of life. This improves the quality of life for all. <br /> <br /> I also believe in targeting the youth. Prevention is really the best medicine. However - <br /> be sure your programs are effective. What are your outcomes? What research supports <br /> your methodology? <br /> <br /> Aloha and sincerely, <br /> <br /> <br /> Tammy Wheeler, N. <br /> Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Graduate Student <br />