Why is the clinic located in the Netherlands ?

They are much more open-minded in Holland

Look for synonyms of "open-minded" and use them in a sentence go

If tyou're courageous, find antonyms and use them to oppose the Netherlands to countries like Italy or France that are still a little backward.

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The Dutch drug policy (base)  on the general principle of self-determination in matters of the body. Specifically, that (not/be)  illegal to hurt yourself. Because of this, users (not/prosecuted)  for possession of small quantities of soft drugs ("for personal use"). In later years, the Netherlands (see) an increasing number of people seeking voluntary help for their problems with cannabis use, +43% from 2001 to 2005.[2] Driving under the influence of drugs (prohibited) , as is being under the influence of drugs or alcohol in a public place.

 

Why is the director surprised ? NF surprise

Exclamation

it is a big problem . 4 sentences with HOW / WHAT / SUCH / SO

GO!

 

What are the pros and cons of having a former drug addict run the clinic ?

 

Pros

Cons

Can understand the addicts

Can better help them

Addicts are not alone

Knows what heÕs talking about

Talk more freely because they TRUST him

 

 

 

He may fall back into his former habits (possible) – il se peut  potentiel

He might fall back É. ( less probable)

Il se pourrait ÉirrŽel du prŽsent

Less credible

 

NF risk-taking / fear / opinion /

Voc :

se mettre ˆ la place de qqÕun : if I were you / put oneself in sbdyÕs shoes

ce par quoi ils sont passŽs : go through difficulties / hardships

il sait ce que cÕest de : he, for one, knows what itÕs like to É

who better than a fromer drug addict

besoins : needs

craintes ; fears

 

What is the therapy ?

They are vpp / trained / coached / taught to / shown how to /

Made to /

 

What is the goal of such a therapy ?

NF aim

 

Suggestions ?

Why not v / they could be vpp / why not try /

 

Is it a clinical dependancy or not

 

Similarities

differences

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

WHAT A BIG PROBLEM IT IS !

 

IT IS SUCH A BIG PROBLEM !

 

IT IS SO BIG A PROBLEM !

 

HOW BIG A PROBLEM IT IS !