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2 I 10 MAIL TRIBUNE, MedforJ, Oregon, Menrfiy, November 17, 1938 Medical Profession Warned on Dangers Of Narcotics Use By DELOS SMITH UPI Science Editor New York -TCPD- A seldom mentioned fact of life (out side professional circles) is r " V"fSl that lome es, ana drug gists become narcotic ad dicts, since they have easy access to narcotics. It is mentioned I here because Deios mum aU those pro fessionals have had a new, forceful warning of the per sonal tragedy which awaits anyone who falls into the nar cotics trap. The warner. Dr. Edward R. Bloomquist, of the College of Medical Evangelists, Los An geles, estimated that this ter rifying menace of narcotic addiction every year sub tracts enough members from the medical profession to fill the annual graduating class of one of the nation's largest medical schools. The physician's chief de fensive weapon against this professional danger is, he said, "an awareness of the personal hazard involved in misuse of narcotics and the ease with which addiction can occur." A doctor who really understands the problem and is practical enough to recog nize his human frailty seldom if ever gets addicted, he said. But "ego is a powerful thing," he continued, "and members of the medical pro fession exhibit one reason for addiction that should never exist among intelligent peo-ple-a personal scorn for nar cotics and a desire to prove to themselves or others that they can personally utilize them without detriment." While it is true, statistical ly, that most addicts are "slum-bred" and have crim inal records, addicts can come from any social class, he said, and "once addiction begins, the doctor begins to reason as any other addict does in time of stress. He loses his sense of responsibility. He becomes withdrawn and thinks in logic-tight compartments. Phys ically, morally and spiritually he moves into the gutter, el bowing his way into a society of felons." No matter the background of addicts, they all "fear pain, whether physical or psycholo- glC. Constant Tension - . Heredity, environment or both have given them an inse cure ego which frequently leaves them shy and diffi dent." All may be well with them until they discover that narcotics can give them "a synthetic feeling of security The insecure among physi cians, 'nurses, and druggists have greater opportunity to make this discovery since they work professionally with narcotics. Add to this the con stant tension involved in the practice of medicine with its long hours, unintelligently planned vacations, use of alco. hoi or sedatives with their in evitable side reactions and you see how addiction can happen to people who of all people should know better, he said. Bloomquist is an authority on anesthesiology. His warn ing was circulated among the health professions in the tech nical journal of the American Academy of General Practice. 2jf C mm mm' TELLING POLICE "I don't know why I shot them," Bruce Ginn, 18, gazes passively at pistol he used in killing his brother, Edward, 14, and family dog at their Altadena, Calif., home. Authorities are seeking motive. The Family Council Editor1! not: The Family Council consists ot a Judge, a psychiatrist, three clergymen, a newspaper editor, a women's editor and two writers Each article is a summary of an actual report. The Family Council does Jot give advice: it merely reports on prob!?ms that have been dealt with by responsible agencies and counselors Mrs. L. T. We're afraid Al is headed for trouble. Alfred T. - It's all up to the girl. Mrs. L. T. My husband and I are terribly upset over the behavior of our son, who has just turned 17. We brought up our children properly I thought. But apparently our teaching hasn't taken very well. Al went out recently with the daughter of a neighbor of ours. The girl is 15, and I always thought, a very lovely girL When the girl didn't come home on time, her father stepped outside nervously to look for them. He found them in a parked car doing some very heavy petting. The neighbors say they blame their own daughter most, but they feel that our son is also responsible. They had approved her going out with him because they thought he was a gentleman. We are terribly worried that he's headed for serious trouble. Alfred T.-In the first place, I can't see any harm in just petting. As long as the girl knows her limits, no "serious trouble" is going to happen. After all, it is natural for us teen-agers to want to enjoy some physical affection with the opposite sex. It certainly can't be healthy to have to wait for another four or five vears or so until we get mar ried. In the second place, every one knows it's entirely up to the girl. No decent guy will use any undue pressure, but it is natural for him to want to go as far as possible-just as it's natural for the girl to set the limits. My parents have both been treating me as though I'm a villain or something since this thing happened. As if. they didn't do the same things in their youth! The Council: The L.T.'s may have given Al a proper up bringing in a general way, but more than generalizations are required at adolescence. Al appears to have a lot of misinformation about what is "natural" and "healthy." He could not have gotten this information from current medical or religious sources. It is all the type of early adolescent bull session talk that takes place among teen agers, who have not been ex posed to specific and reliable information about sex and marriage. It is certainly a step in the right direction that the L.T.'s are deeply concerned and do not simply place the blame on the girl. Their attitude should have been known to Al long ago. Then he could not possibly argue as he now does. Al appears to be rather ar rogant in his defense of him self, and this is a pretty fair sign that he feels that he is not on firm ground. He prob ably very much wants more specific sex information as well as moral guidance. If the L.T.'s do not feel quite up to providing both they should see that he gets itfrom the best possible outside sources I' -a doctor and clergyman. (Copyright 1958. General Features Corp.) 5 SEF (GmODOTffim Open 7 Days a (Q) Week Until p.m. Sixth & Grape Streets Prices Effective Through Wednesday, Nov. 19th NOW! OUR 38th ANNIVERSARY 1920-195 I ! I Ride on down! Take advantage of the year's big gest canned food event during Our Birthday Party. r, . w Del Monte s GRAPEFRUIT 4 m Reg. 249e 303 Can 5 for$1- Save 23 D Del Monte 00 a a . (HUNK TUNA 1 No. V2 Can 33 4for$i00 Save 32 a wmmi 6 PELETftfJ 'A395 liiTTS FROM ROBINSON BROS. Nothing to Buy You do not need to be pres ent to win. 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