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Former drug users lead clean up effort in Atlanta
Five former addicts and dealers form Brothers Against Drugs BAD a disciplined group aiding youths. They recruit via business cards with a toll free line, offer firsthand gospel about crack and heroin harms while facing gunfire and dealer scorn. Morris Bankston leads the effort from his home. Local experts see value in BAD though they favor licensed therapists for formal rehab.
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Decatur
Brothers Against Drugs
BAD
Andrew Young
Atlanta
Morris Bankston
Telephone Company
Preacher
William Walker
Atlanta West