Know the Score: Sports Aren’t the Only Way Out
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I don’t believe sports are the only way out of using drugs or joining street gangs that sell drugs. I think there’s a lot of pressure to do drugs among athletes as well.
Everywhere you go, there’s going to be pressure to do drugs. A person needs to be brought up with strong values in his or her life to know the difference between right and wrong.
If a sport is part of your future, then fine. But don’t use sports as just an excuse for kids to get away from drugs.
SYLVIA ROMAIN
San Diego
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