Imagine a society where we were accepted and valued.

Most in our community that take drugs, or lash out in other ways, do so because they feel rejected by those they love, people they don't even know, etc. etc.

It's a common theme in minority subcultures to turn to addiction or crime because of feelings of worthlessness or rejection. Nothing to lose. We've seen this in the black communities, spanish communities, etc. Promiscuity, drug use, crime and HIV infection, STD's are rampant in these communities as well.

When people feel valued, and cared about, they start caring about themselves, and others.