T here is no magic bullet to eradicate drug abuse.
Drugs purport to provide an instant answer to boredom, anxiety or pain. But the solution to the drug problem for the individual and the country is anything but instant. Treating drug addiction requires patience, compassion, and a will to carry on. While there is no magic bullet to eradicate drug abuse, effective treatment programs can bring a sustained reduction in drug use. A U.S. Senator writes that the United States is determined to deal with the drug problem by supporting treatment programs and fighting the major criminal organizations involved in drug production.