@ 2 Tonia Cain, 83 arrests, 66 convictions @ 3 Dr.Sonja C.Leverette, Kids Author

@ 2 Tonier Cain  racked up 83 arrests and 66 convictions. She turned to prostitution to pay for drugs,lost custody of her four children and, when she wasn't locked up, she slept under a bridge.Today,12-years after completing treatment, Cain penned an open letter to the Senate Health Committee urging them to preserve the mandate for insurers to provide mental health and substance abuse treatment and continue federal funding for Medicaid expansion."I sent the letter to make sure the Senators working to overhaul health care who may be out of touch with the people they serve, get a first hand account of how treatment changes lives," says Cain. "I urge anyone who has benefitted from treatment "My untreated crack habit cost U.S. taxpayers millions of dollars," writes Cain, who received treatment after asking a judge to give her a longer sentence so she would be eligible for a substance abuse program."Limiting access to drug abuse & mental health services will fuel the addiction epidemic increase costs to taxpayers & continue to desimate communities. "To speak out and let our leaders know we matter, our struggle matters, our votes matter. Our triumphs over addiction demonstrate that treating this debilitating illness not only saves lives and communities, but also saves money.

Dr.Sonja C.Leverette Passionate about creating tomorrow’s leaders, combines her love for children with books. Wife, mother and veteran educator with almost thirty years of experience, focuses extensively on meeting the needs of grade  school students, including how to deal with bullying, leadership, teamwork, problem solving and character development. Her books address self-esteem, self-confidence and goal setting.