May the Lord use this means to help people who are struggling with any type of substance abuse. Our Lord cares about you and so do we, your fellow believers. Beware, you are from a rural, small town that has often been spared many of the social problems that we face in the large city. But within 10 years, that will change dramatically. It will be more difficult for you because you will not have all the professionals and institutions to turn to that we have in the large city.
Rural people face the same social problems as their city counterparts do.
Although the average rural citizen may not see all these things, it is doubtful that there are families who have not been negatively affected by one or more of these substances. The fact that treatment centers now exist within 50 miles of almost every small town and rural community attests to their presence and the trauma they cause. However, one major factor is the economic crisis brought about by rising production costs and low prices for grain and livestock. Many feel hopelessness, failure and guilt and are too ready to accept the blame. This is not limited to just the breadwinners in the family.