Argentine bishop says new policies urgently needed as drugs spread

March,12,2014: As drugs have entered all levels of society , new policies for young people are urgently needed said Bishop Virginio Domingo Bressanelli of Neuquen and First Vice President of the Argentine Episcopal Conference. The prelate told Fides newsagency he is very concerned that drug use among the young increases every day, and the country lives a really tremendous reality and conflict in this regard. "We have to think of new policies to protect children and youth from this scourge. We have to offer something different to the young, particularly those who not see the future, have no family support, and therefore seek happiness in what seems to be the easiest thing", the prelate added. He concluded by highlighting that this problem is not solved with criminalization and prison. The path must be different, he added, so that children and young people are able to discover the meaning of their lives and future prospects".
Source: Fides