What to Hear Stories About Drug Addiction?

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I would like to know your or your friends’ personal experiences and the effects on the family relationships. How does the you or your family feel about the addiction now?

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Answer by Kelle
I work at the jail.

I couldn’t begin to tell you all the sad stories. Thousands of girls in their 20s who sold their self esteem for a hit.

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