I just read John Owens’ article about substance abuse and the mom’s letter about a wonderful place in Florida (“It Doesn’t Have To Be An Unhappy Ending,” The Weekend, July 2-8). I am very happy for her son.
There is a faith-based program on Long Island. It is called Teen Challenge (though most of its residents are older.) It has one of the highest success rates. The criteria are that the person wants to be there. The cost is very low.
I would love it if you might offer local people a lifeline out of such a devastating problem. This is their homepage: www.freedomchapelny.org
Lynda Monez
