Do you feel that the use of Chrystal Meth is becoming a problem in your community?
552137
they did a report recently from our local news channel about how its becoming almost an epidemic in Santa Barbara, ca. So my answer is yes
1177961
Like any city, B'more has it problems. But I'm willing to bet the city with the worst drug problem is a smaller, more backwoods place - perhaps somewhere in West Virginia. The crystal meth problem out there far outweighs what goes on in Baltimore.
1087739
Well, as a social worker, yes it is very sad the amount of people addicted to "something".  Yes, in all fairness to addicts, our bodies have chemicals called dopamine & serotonin (which you may have heard of) that are our pleasure centers in our brain that relase "good" vibes when we have something we like, whether it be food, drugs, or porno's.   It is natural for ALL people to have a tendency (not addiction) to like something, some people like playing sports, or on the computer, but are not addicted per se, that is a tendancy.  What happens when someone forms an addiction, is the dopamine chemical in our brain is released & says "that is awesome" & people can become addicted on the first time, or build up a tolerance over time & needs more & more.  There are not current drugs to stop this process in the brain, therefore, we continue to have drug/alcohol/food/sex/internet addictions & so on.   We have evolved as humans, & that has changed us, but addictions have been around for thousands & thousands of years.   There are medinces like Antibuse, Suboxin, & Bupropen (not sure on spelling) that help curb these addictions, but NOT a cure yet.  There are many good sites to check out & talking to a substance abuse counselor or a psychiatrist is always helpful, especially if you're concerned about a friend.   Hope this helps.
77969
I dont blame you for being concerned about your children being near a place that was making meth. Thats so dangerous and it would scare me too.Maybe you can call your local HUD office and see what kind of answers they have for you..I hope it all works out for you..Good luck!\n\n **Ignore the above poster and the rude comments, some people are really ignorant...
659492
It is true, she lost her husband ( a cop who had no idea about her meth use) and she nearly lost her life.  People feel sorry for her because she is fighting the addiction and because she has publically admitted the addictin.  Addiction is a disease remember, and everyone of us has it in some form or another be it drugs, cigarettes, sex, money, coffee, food, or barbie dolls.  Compassion is all that seperates us from the wild animals of the world so please exercise it.
966489
Possibly. Why don't you just using drugs?????? Clean up your act.
729467
what, does your question make sense? get rid of the junkies anyway they are a bloody menace to everybody and themselves
557323
of course it is but i think people r being too much now they r abusing of it
361698
No, but I've sold my share of meth. I don't think you can deal without using though, I just have never seen it happen.\nI didn't put selling drugs before people I cared about, but definitely put using before my family and friends. \nDon't sell drugs though, thats stupid.
581404
You could start one!\nI think many of us have a problem!
1159587
I am a former meth addict and let me tell you he will only stop when he is ready. I had to lose my apt,job and end up on the street before I was ready to quit. There is help out there its called "Crystal Meth Anonymas"  a 12 step program that has meetings all over the country for people addicted to meth. Go to there website Crystal Meth Anonymous.com to find ameeting in your area. Its free and it could save your friends life it saved mine.
225910
well, there has been a drug war going on now for a long time and the problem continues to increase. The whole problem is not going to be resolved to that level. We have a drug culture now, that goes far beyond illegal drugs, - the massive amount of prescription drugs adults and adolescents are consuming is also a huge problem and industry thrives of addiction's like this.  The fix,is the human mind. Until humans are satisfied, being alive and enjoying what life has to offer, all on it's own - the problem will exist. I think the population is forced to live stressed out because of the amount of effort you have to put out to survive, when your starting from a dis-advantage point of your life entry. If your serious about this, you must attain a position in government, so you can join the fight, but keep in mind - the politician has their hands in it - just like a massive portion of the population. \n The cops and the courts pay the bill's off it, and I dont think they really want a sollution, just too keep it at manageable levels.
142968
People think that meth is the most widely used drug, but it's not.  Meth is only the biggest problem.  Meth hurts and kills people so it's a big deal cause it's a huge epidemic.  BUT the most widely used drug in the US is weed!  You would be really surprised if you really knew who all smokes weed.  Doctors, lawyers, judges, cops...  Lots of professionals, not to mention non professionals.  I knew a guy a long time ago who sold it.  Half of his clients were UW professors.  My friends mom, who is very anti-weed, works at UW hospital and was telling me the other day that after 25 years there she just found out that over half the staff smokes weed!  Including doctors and nurses.  So you see, it is widely used, most people just don't see it.
534714
I think there are a lot of domestic violence but few of them report to the police . It's no use to have someone acted as the middle man. It can only be solved by couples.
780086
YES! The trend in Europe and America--for the last 100 years, or so-- is toward more acceptance of differing lifestyles. I'm old enough to remember segregation. And drug use was totally non-accepted back in the 1950s.
114464
That would be great, there are lots of people that aren't junkies that have it.  Do you think that people want others to suffer from a horrible disease?
210708
Hey...what's up with that stuff anyway? If everyone stops snitchin' the punks and gangs will rule the land. No way am I giving them an inch in MY community. If someone has a problem with me tellin' it like it is, that's just TOUGH! Get over it! Maybe if the ones being snitched on would get real jobs and real lives, they wouldn't always have to look over their shoulders and threatening people who want to live a good life, free of crime. I know what it's like to be looking over my shoulder...I lived on the south side of Chicago...during the late 60's. No way am I EVER gonna live like that again. Any punks causing a problem are gonna get snitched on, especially if they're in my line of sight. You can take those shirts and use them as wipe rags. Instead of fear, you need to start spreading something positive. It's a much better way of life. <*)))><