This thread has become morose. Instead of all the hand wringing what action(s) can we take to stop this?
Great question, perhaps someone has some ideas?
Ha. There is plenty more to do. I will pound the table over and over until someone is ready to listen...12 step programs...for the addict, for the family of the addict...therapists that are CASAC trained. No more rehabs. Open meetings in frum places. Do not allow any non-CASAC trained therapists to work in our community mental health organizations.
It sounds like we have a passionate and knowledgable expert that already knows what to do.
However, this expert still hasn't taken action, and believes
we should buy a bigger rug to sweep things under.
Are you in the rug business by any chance?