The Life of the Addict
A former heroin addict recalls a 20 year battle with drugs starting in college era pot and cocaine. He warns that withdrawal is brutal and urges detoxification, parental intervention, and candid talk to deter others including his two daughters aged 17 and 18.
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J Dows
Pat
Interview reveals drug addiction journey and recovery path
A speaker recounts starting kerain and the lure of drugs, detailing years of misery, selling drugs, and attempting cold turkey. They describe methadone failure and cite Odyssey House with a 75 percent success rate, now serving as a house coordinator and inviting the public to visit.
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Manhattan Generals
Methadone
Young
Odyssey House
Letters to the Editor and World Peace Proposal
A Barnard staff member defends adequate psychiatric services amid concerns of underused slots and seeks more group therapy. A 1970 Afro Asian solidarity conference plan in New York aims to foster dialogue among Third World youth to promote world peace and human rights.
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Barnard
United Nations
India Youth Forum
New York
Tokyo Bangkok Review Adds Thai Flavor To New York
A local diner review praises Tokyo Bangkok at 217 W 79th St for authentic Thai dishes prepared under host Nancy Mahharakka and curry-rich specials like Bamboo Pot Phricke and Bhai Krap rew. Prices range from 2.25 to 6.00 with complete dinners up to 20 for groups.
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Nancy Mahharakka
Emporia
Tokyo-Bangkok
Thailand
Yoshitaka Maekawa
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