According to Drug Policy Alliance the United States spends upwards of $40 billion per year on the drug war. What is competing with the drug war money for funding? You may be surprised to know that it is education. Nationally, nearly 500,000 incarcerated drug law violators need to be housed, and as a result education loses.
Aside from the financial loss, the emotional loss is great as well. Each addicted person affects at least four other people.
Over at Intervene, (A community of parents concerned about their teen’s alcohol and drug use.) I noticed a post written by Olivia Chao about Lisa Scinta and her song “Addiction: Michael’s Song”. It is very touching. You can feel her pain as she sings for her brother. I wanted to share it with you.
“Lisa is among the 85 million people – including family and friends – in our country affected by addiction.” Olivia Chao
Listen to Lisa’s song:
“One in eight Americans struggle with addiction of some kind, whether it be drugs or alcohol. Having personally dealt with it, I know how frustrated and helpless you feel when someone you love is lost in their drug of choice. It is an awful way to live, and if you have a loved one that has an addiction, I pray for you and ask that you pray for my brother Michael as well. As always, it’s far from perfect, but I wrote it in one day and felt strongly enough about it to get it up! Thank you for watching 
” Lisa Scinta
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What do you think about Michael’s song. What are your favorite songs that convey the addiction message or hope for the future? I’d love to know….
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What a powerful song!
Thanks Lisa for your comment. It is a powerful song, and comes from the heart which makes it so touching.
Thank you Lisa for your song, it’s beautiful. I have lost many members of my immediate and extended family to addiction and your song really touched me. Thank you.
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Hi Ado,
Thanks for leaving a comment. Lisa’s song is beautiful and so meaningful to many of us. I’m so sorry for your loss. Take care.