Pasadena Recovery Center – takes center stage when National Drug Policy Chief Gil Kerlikowskemakes a visit, The visit to the Pasadena rehabilitation facility is part of a cross-country campaign.

The hope of such visits is to help strengthen the current anti-drug strategies that are currently being implemented nationwide in addition to bringing greater awareness as to the importance of such facilities in the fight against drug addiction.                                                                                         

Mother Teresa on drugs and war

                                                                                                                                                                        

While on this campaign Kerlikowske engaged in an on-line chat with Dr. Drew Pinsky(addiction specialist who host “Celebrity Rehab With Dr. Drew” on VH1)  concerning teen drug abuse…Kerlikowske not only attempts something new by using this tour as a more tactful platform for his anti -drug strategy, he also brings with him a new philosophy…calling for an end to the term  “War on Drugs”

” We can’t arrest our way out of the Situation.” 

Kerlikowske’s view  about the term ‘war on drugs’ happens to be in sync with “Mother Teresa” view on ‘Anti -War Rallys’ …”war will never bring peace – only peace brings peace” it’s no surprise when she said “never invite me to an anti-war rally, instead invite me to a peace rally.” The Philosphy is quite simple – what you put out in the world i.e ‘War on Drugs’ is precisely what you get…there is no resolution – just more war.

As an added benefit, Kerlikowske offers financials to support his claims against arresting addicts…”The United States, Drug and Alcohol treatment represent half the cost of incarcerating someone.” In short, Drug Rehabilitation makes both moral and financial sense.