By James C. Backstrom, Dakota County Attorney and Don Gudmundson, Dakota County Sheriff Introduction In Dakota County, as in other areas of our State and Country, illegal drug use is a serious problem. Not only do illegal drug users ruin their own lives, but often the lives of their family and friends as well.
Drug abuse has widespread effects.
James C. Backstrom, Dakota County Attorney, and Don Gudmundson, Dakota County Sheriff, have given the drug abuse problem a high priority in their offices. This brochure was designed to inform you about the dangers of drugs. Marijuana is often a gateway drug to other more deadly drugs. Using marijuana is dangerous and addictive. Drugs can ruin your looks, make you depressed, and contribute to slipping grades.