John Tegano knows firsthand, the dangers of abusing prescription drugs such as OxyContin. At just 24 years old, Tegano is a recovering addict and former dealer.

In an interview with Amy Fletcher of the Juneau (Alaska) Empire, Tegano said he hopes that sharing his story will help young people -- especially those who typically ignore warnings about the dangers of drug use abuse.

"Though Oxy use usually starts off as a way to have fun, need soon supplants choice, Tegano told Fletcher for her June 14 article. "I will tell you first-hand that this has ruined my life so far. ... I'm trying to get people to realize what can happen -- what you lose, what happens to you."

Tegano has just completed a two-year jail sentence, and claims to be free from drugs after a three-year struggle to overcome his addiction. Though he's about to head home to his family in Nevada, he told Fletcher that he had to tell his story first. When Tegano returns home, he said, he intends to try and help some of his friends who, he says, are still struggling with drug addictions.

Labels: addiction, drug_abuse, warnings

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A note was recently sent home from an Australian school district warning parents that children could be approached and offered crystal methamphetamine that looks and tastes like candy.

"A spokesman for the Department of Education and Training said last night a 'concerned and responsible Rozelle Public parent advised the school they heard a child (not a Rozelle student) was offered chocolate that may have been tainted with drugs.'

"The news has shocked and concerned many parents. Rozelle routinely teaches kids to avoid taking things from people they don't know, and to tell a teacher or parent when something like that happens. Source: The Daily Telegraph

Labels: parental_involvement, warnings, candy

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