One way of explaining the catastrophic plague of drug addiction in the western world is to recognize that the institutions and customs that in the past conveyed spiritual guidance have failed to remain relevant. Children move from strict parental control to personal independence without gaining maturity; the world and its challenges are overwhelmingly frightening and so many of our children are not equipped to meet them. So many are not fully developed human beings. The notion of the sanctity and the meaning of life has not been taught to them; they are left without anything to believe in. Consequently, the insecure soul searches for peace, for safety and meaning in the oblivion of drugs. The idea that consciousness of the presence of God is the answer seems antiquated and childish. It is. That is the treasure of it.
Nick Hilton - Reflections 