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A drug may lose appeal; but abuse problems remain Drugs typds, like fashions, change all of the time. What Page 9 • PLAIN DEALER-HER ALD, FRIDAY, MARCH 1,1985 may have been the "high" last year, may very little the next. Trie current drug of choice in Area high schools is either booze Qr pot, depending on who you talk to. Jacqueline Smith. McHenry High School psychologist, saia alcohol is the most popular drug, followed by pot and speed. Meleta Ward, a Student Assistance Program counselor, however, ranks marijuana as me top drug used, followed by alcohol and speed. > The next most common chemical substance, in the $chools could very well be cocaine,'which is growing in acceptance by students. ' "If surfaced last year, and I have no idea what percentage of students u use it," Smith said. Another trend that seems to be evident is that students with different backgrounds and in­ terests are using drugs. No longer are they just limited to the "freaks" or stoners." "I've been living in this area since I began working here," Smith said. "Earlier you could visibly differentiate between the users and the nonusers. These days, I would say that is not true." Although there have recently been many advertisements, preaching the consequences of using drugs, chemical use does not appear to be down. In fact, both Smith and Ward agree that it has increased since the '70's. "I don't think these com­ mercials stop users because everyone initially says, 'No, never me." "And the thing is, somebody can read a lot about alcoholism and see the SADD and MADD commercials-and the Michael Jackson commercials-and still justify and con their friends and family (into believing) that they don't have a problem...and still be an addict.' Smith said she is concerned with the non-improving adolescent drug scene, pointing out that the way youths handle chemical substances contrasts greatly with adults. "I think it's different with kids because they're growing socially and emotionally," she said. "It takes at least an average of 10 years for an adult to become an addict. Do you know what it is for an adolescent? Six months to two years." ^Recycling may aid youth center alndea photo* by Robert Gordon * Concerned with the lack of Recreational opportunities for youth in the Wonder Lake area, Highland Shores President A1 Collins is working on a recycling project to finance a new youth facility. The project was conceived out of concern that vandalism and burglaries in the area were being committed by "kids who just get bored," Collins said. "With all due respect to the Cub Scoirts, Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts, that's not enough to keep the kids occupied." Collins envisions a youth facility that could be based initially in the Highland Shores Community Building. It would provide arts and crafts, drama and other activities for youths. 'We have Jocobsen Park, which thing that has happened on the west side of Wonder Lake, but not all kids are interested in sports," Collins said. But all things cost money and Collins has a plan to raise that money • a massive community recycling operation. Collins said if he can get the ball rolling and get a lot of people involved, "not fust a few people doing everything," they could begin a weekly or bi-weekly collection of paper, aluminum, glass or "anything that is saleable" by the beginning of the school summer vacation, Collins ex­ plained. "We've got lots of vacant land, storage and people here and spare trucks that we could use for collection. Recycling has been an effective fundraiser in other areas. I'm sure it could be effective here if we could get people involved," Collins said. Money raised could also go to finance field trips to sporting events and other art or theatrical events, Collins added. Jacqueline Smith, McHenry High School the individual check into a drug-alcohol treat- psychologist, talks to a student about his drug ment center for six to eight weeks. problem. Smith sometimes recommends that concert Belvidere Community Concert Association will present it's final .u. . .. . . . . . concert of the current season on Although there is a lot of work • Wednesday, March 6 when the to do, Collins said he has gotten Ronny Whyte Jazz Trio comes to a good reception from the the Belvidere Community Highland Shores board. "The Building at 8 p.m. Membership potential is enormous." for the 1985-86 series are on sale is probably the most progressive County group concerned about learning disabled forts toward increasing public understanding, stimulating com- and The Learning Disability Parent Support Group has united with parents and educators from McHenry County to form the McHenry County Association for Children with Learning Disabilities. • are: Karen School, The Association for Children' Lake, president; with Learning Disabilities (ACLD) is a non-profit federated organization with over 765 state and local af­ filiates. It was incorporated in 1964 for the purpose of ad­ vancing the education and general well-being of children with learning disabilities. The * ACLD currently directs its ef- 8» improved school and munity relationships sponsoring meetings. 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