Former Santa Cruz heroin user addresses recent drug crime

Contra Costa Times

Frankie Marie, a 57-year-old former heroin user, tried to describe the pain and resignation that led her to be homeless in Santa Cruz 20 years ago. At a meeting of more than 30 members of Santa Cruz Neighbors at the Santa Cruz police station on Tuesday, Marie tried to relate her experiences to explain why drug use and illegal camping has become so prevalent. She also offered some ideas of what could be done to stop it, and participants including Santa Cruz Vice Mayor Lynn Robinson listened and asked questions.

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