Bill, as you know, and as TS has stated the use of meth is epidemic and it is expanding at a rapid rate. You might recall that I became a parent again at the young age of 48 as a direct result of the twins mother being unable to kick the addiction. Not a complaint, it was a blessing, and hopefully a blessing for the twins.
Meth use is pervasive in all corners including Greeley, Colorado. You may have noticed the press conference regarding our taking down an international meth ring involving Mexican Cartels, and Gangs.
http://www.greeleytrib.com/article/2...NEWS/110260165
Interesting fact is the direct connection to Illegal Mexican Aliens.
My personal opinion is that we can only impact the importation of methampetamine by strict enforcement of immigration laws. TS is absolutely correct, the American meth labs have been affected by the laws making it more difficult to obtain the precursors. But this created a market for Mexican meth which is produced in superlabs with a 97% purity, commonly called ICE. That type of purity and the decrease in cost to the consumer due to Walmart type monopoly of the market also contributed to the demise of American home labs.
DEA has conducted studies that indicate only 3% of meth users are successful in kicking the habit. Further DEA studies also indicate that 1 out of 10 people using this ICE will be instantly (and for the most part forever) addicted.
Ancillary considerations are the exposure of the children to the second hand smoke. No studies have been conducted to date.........but I will remain optimistic about my kids chances.
Meth has been directly linked to the increase in violence and homicide rate. Our last 10 gang homicides involved meth.
Meth use occurs in all segments of society, regardless of socioeconomic status.
Some of you have done extensive research on meth use and effect, or have personal knowledge of it's menace to our nation. Would you agree with my ranking of the threats to our nation:
1. Methamphetamine.
2. Illegal Immigration.
3. Islamo Fascists.
Rant off!