LJ-SEC: (ORIGINALLY POSTED BY idragosani)

Frustrated with widespread drug abuse — especially of easily accessible prescription painkillers — a handful of mountain churches are moving away from their traditional role as a refuge for the poor and addicted. Now they’re more interested in law enforcement.

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This kind of grass roots movement may lead to positive change in a small community... but what if it goes beyond punishing drug users? That's my worry.