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Combating Drug Abuse

"There must be a better alternative than Methadone for our people. It makes me cry when I see such bright people reduced to little more than zombies living only for the next dose. I have witnessed it's ravages upon our youth, Methadone does more harm than good." Rev. Loring

Drug Mentoring & Employment Assistance | Narcotic Replacement Therapy Proposal

Drug Abuse Mentoring & Employment Assistance

Our mission is to aid those who request our help in mentoring them in how to live a drug abuse free life. Through prayer and dedication we can help save lives that have been uprooted by the ravages of drug abuse. Most of these souls feel let down by society and tend to fall through the cracks, living in a hell of their own creation. Many of them simply need an open ear that won't judge or persecute them. Some simply lack direction or structure and most simply want to be recognized and encouraged as unique individuals.

Methadone cannot be the answer, it is wholly unacceptable. Who is going to treat all the methadone addicts and how for long? Is methadone any less harmful than the drugs it is meant to replace? We've heard some claims of methadone program participation lasting years, what kind of treatment is that? Is it replacing the drugs the addict was abusing or is it just adding to the problem? It is creating a market for methadone on our streets and elevating the level of crime. If narcotic replacement therapy is an approved form of medicinal use, would some or all of these patients be better served by a significantly less harmful drug? Cannabis can treat many of the symptoms associated with withdrawal, aid sleep and appetite, calm nausea and relax a patient. Different genetic strains may also prove to be more effective than others.   

The problem exists mainly because drug abuse is a multifaceted problem that cannot be treated by counseling or prescriptions alone. Truly defeating drug abuse requires the addict to completely change their friends, habits, environment and to isolate themselves unintentionally. The most severe cravings for most hard drug users are usually outside the normal hours of operation for councilors and clinics. This leaves the poor soul, who is trying to fix their life, with nowhere to turn but the friends and environments where they are most comfortable and feel safe. Since many of the friends associated with the patient are also drug abusers, they can sometimes be disastrous towards abuse recovery.

How does mindset affect addiction? Often, motivational speakers talk of mindset and how powerful it can be in changing your life. By changing the way we perceive problems in the world, we also change the way we react to problems. We believe there are no problems, only opportunities for creative solutions and self improvement. It's one thing to tell someone to not abuse drugs, it's another thing altogether to teach them how to live again and walk on their own without the crutches of abuse to guide them when they stumble.  

Often addicts are lacking in spiritual guidance. If they could be shown there is a better way, a spiritual way. But that way had responsibilities and discipline. What if we could change the criminal mindset, so dedicated and so crafty, into a positive force that could change the quality of life for all those around them. Dedicated volunteers, teachers and street leaders, working together to affect real change, where it matters. Communities reunited, families healed and the lost children are found.

We teach people to recognize the differences between responsible spiritual and medicinal use and the irresponsible misuse and abuse that will inevitably ruin lives, families and communities. Understanding and recognizing the limitations and expectations of drugs, society and life, are crucial to developing the sense of responsibility necessary to building the foundation of a drug abuse free lifestyle.

We want to help those who truly want to help themselves. We will walk with you every step of the way, carry you if we must. We are your friends, you are not alone. There are no problems, only chances for you to prove you can become better than you are. A person's strength of character is defined by the scars they have won. We do not drag responsibility like a heavy bag of burden, we wear it like a crown, for we are proud and strong and want to proclaim to all that we are responsible, positive members of our communities.

Once accepted into the program, this Temple will aid you in finding gainful employment if desired. We teach a variety of programs like how to write a resume, interview preparation skills and money management as part of our life coping skills program.

Our mentoring program is open to all but we reserve the right to deny entry for any reason.

Your participation in this program may be terminated if you do not adhere to program guidelines.

There is no cost for this program. We do not write prescriptions.

Contact the Temple for more information.

Even though there is no cost for the program donations are gladly accepted to help us maintain and improve this program. Donations are not required.

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Narcotic Replacement Therapy Proposal

Outline: To create a new tool in the war on drug abuse. Methadone is already  used as a narcotic replacement therapy in Maine. We attest that cannabis can also be used the exact same way for less severe cases, with better results and with less harm to the patient. Cannabis can help increase appetite, suppress nausea, aid in sleeping, reduce stress and calm cravings.  Recovery time is dramatically decreased and positive life decision making skills are reinforced. By enlisting the help of volunteer doctors and drug abuse specialists, we can exponentially increase the effectiveness of this campaign.

Faith can play a powerful role in the recovery of drug abusers. Faith alone can help those blinded by abuse to see a better life path. Faith alone can help those who have been crippled by intolerance and social segregation to walk again as proud, productive citizens. 

This program would be a beneficial supplement to the Drug Abuse Mentoring Program.

Recommended Dosages: About 7 grams per day.

Recommended Usage: Under direct supervision of Temple Clergy. Use outside the confines of Temple Property will subject the patient to immediate termination from the program.

This program would be offered FREE of charge to accepted patients. The Temple reserves the right to refuse entry into the program for any reason and also reserved the right to terminate participation at any time for any reason.

We can apply to the Attorney General of the United States as a dispenser of cannabis. We can also ask for a waiver of such registration for up to 3 years. We have asked the Attorney General for just such a waiver but have received no response to date. We will continue to attempt communications.

Please contact the Temple with any questions, comments or concerns. If you are a doctor or drug abuse specialist and would like to volunteer, please call us and speak with Rev. Loring.

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