[…] The violation of a taboo makes the offender himself taboo … certain dangers resulting from the violation of a taboo may be exercised through acts of penance and ceremonies of purification. Aside from drug enforcement, drug rehabilitation centers fulfill the role of providing acts of penance and ceremonies of purification for those caught using taboo substances. Prejudices and stereotypes make drug wars possible. Despite all the warring parties, progress in combating drug taboos and drug wars is still achievable by employing education that reduces chemophobia through increasing public awareness of basic chemistry and other sciences. The drug taboos pertain to Christian Science children as well as adults.