MAMA SAYS

1. MAMA SAYS

2. MAMA SAYS We have much to consider regarding our national drug policy.

3. Compare number of deaths from illegal drugs legal drugs

4. MAMA SAYS We must consider the harm from the misuse and abuse of all drugs. In 1 Year in America Tobacco use kills 425,000 Alcohol use kills 101,000 Prescription drugs use kills 106,000 Aspirin, Acetaminophen & Ibuprofen kill 17,000 All Illegal Drug use kills 17,000 D

5. MAMA SAYS We must consider the harm from drug policy itself. Crowded jails Limited drugtreatment Civil forfeiture Employment & education denied Drug Policy Increased violence Broken homes Homelessness Police corruption

6. MAMA SAYS We must judge all drugs by the same standard ALL DRUGS

7. Hazard Potential of Drugs 1 - Most serious 6 - Least serious Withdrawal Reinforcement Tolerance Dependence Intoxication NIDA UC NIDA UC NIDA UC NIDA UC NIDA UC Nicotine3344241 15 6 Heroin2222122 22 2 Cocaine4311413 333 Alcohol1133344 4 11 Caffeine5465535 56 5 Marijuana6556656644 Dr. Jack Henningfield-NIDA, Dr. Neal Benowitz, UCSF

8. MAMA SAYS We must develop a new model of distribution, based on harm reduction, for all drugs. Harm Reduction.

9. MAMA SAYS We must teach people drug consumer safety and provide them with accurate information. DRUG CONSUMER SAFETY 1. Name of the drug 2. Where is it working 3. What is the correct dosage 4 Drug interactions 5.Allergic reactions 6.Tolerance 7 Dependence

10. MAMA SAYS We must teach people the social skills they need to find satisfaction in their lives without resorting to substance abuse.

11. MAMA SAYS We must teach people how to plan and implement their own affordable, fun activities.

12. MAMA SAYS We must provide treatment for those who seek to stop misuse of all drugs. Drug Treatment Center

13. MAMA SAYS SEE OUR WEBSITE FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WWW.MAMAS.ORG.