meth in oregon

**the dufferz** · 01-16-2007, 10:23 PM

OK, I know that meth is a big issue in Oregon. The controversy about it is hot, and even in Washington we get word that meth is a problem.

So, what's causing locally? is there something that is driving it?

**PDXnative** · 01-16-2007, 10:40 PM

Yes, the Oregonian newspaper and other local media:

http://www.wweek.com/editorial/3220/7368/

**the dufferz** · 01-16-2007, 10:48 PM

So, this is a made up problem, or at least over inflated? Wow. I could not imagine anyone in the press doing such a thing!

**MyAzi** · 01-16-2007, 10:51 PM

I have friend in Or and Yes Duff I spent a few months living in Yachats...

and I didn't notice much more of a problem than any other place. And my friend says she hasn't heard much about it.

**PDXnative** · 01-17-2007, 12:50 AM

I'd say over inflated. It has been here, as well as everywhere else for years. It is biggest on the west coast, but if there was an epidemic, it would be California.

**Wyody** · 01-19-2007, 12:31 PM

Meth has been a problem all over. It's really made a "meth" of some peoples' lives. I don't get it - seems a real waste but I once read that it's primarily a "small-town" item. I know this is no longer accurate and CA probably already outgrew it and has moved on to something else.
Recent rumors say that the pot-traffickers in Mexico are lacing the pot with meth - which would cause a really unfair buzz for some and a welcome addiction for others.
People have sought artificial means of escape since the Vikings first brewed Mead (honey-wine), especially the poor and disassociated groups.
Meth-heads aren't going to be out-and-about all that much - the surface problem is behind closed curtains. As with any addition, however, it re-surfaces in unseemly ways, i.e., standard break-ins for cash, fewer people getting "on their feet", shootings over drug-deals gone bad, etc.
It's a problem here in WY, was a problem back in OH where I just spent some time and stories keep coming in from "all over". If it's not a problem in your area - great!!

01-16-2007, 10:23 PM	#1 (permalink)
the dufferz Duff man! Join Date: Jan 04th, 2007 Location: Bothell, Washington Posts: 1,319	meth in oregon OK, I know that meth is a big issue in Oregon. The controversy about it is hot, and even in Washington we get word that meth is a problem. So, what's causing locally? is there something that is driving it? __________________ "Who am I and what am I doing here?" - James stockdale, Ross Perrot VP candidate, VP debate, 1992. My favorite political statement.

01-16-2007, 10:40 PM	#2 (permalink)
PDXnative Omnipotent Join Date: Jan 16th, 2007 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 1,839	Re: meth in oregon Yes, the Oregonian newspaper and other local media: http://www.wweek.com/editorial/3220/7368/

01-16-2007, 10:48 PM	#3 (permalink)
the dufferz Duff man! Join Date: Jan 04th, 2007 Location: Bothell, Washington Posts: 1,319	Re: meth in oregon So, this is a made up problem, or at least over inflated? Wow. I could not imagine anyone in the press doing such a thing! __________________ "Who am I and what am I doing here?" - James stockdale, Ross Perrot VP candidate, VP debate, 1992. My favorite political statement.

01-16-2007, 10:51 PM	#4 (permalink)
MyAzi Slave to Sir Azi Join Date: Jan 14th, 2007 Location: Western Washington Posts: 1,306	Re: meth in oregon I have friend in Or and Yes Duff I spent a few months living in Yachats... and I didn't notice much more of a problem than any other place. And my friend says she hasn't heard much about it. __________________ FEEL THE FEAR AND DO IT ANYWAY

01-17-2007, 12:50 AM	#5 (permalink)
PDXnative Omnipotent Join Date: Jan 16th, 2007 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 1,839	Re: meth in oregon I'd say over inflated. It has been here, as well as everywhere else for years. It is biggest on the west coast, but if there was an epidemic, it would be California.

01-19-2007, 12:31 PM	#6 (permalink)
Wyody arrgh, me buckoes Join Date: Jan 14th, 2007 Posts: 2,142	Re: meth in oregon Meth has been a problem all over. It's really made a "meth" of some peoples' lives. I don't get it - seems a real waste but I once read that it's primarily a "small-town" item. I know this is no longer accurate and CA probably already outgrew it and has moved on to something else. Recent rumors say that the pot-traffickers in Mexico are lacing the pot with meth - which would cause a really unfair buzz for some and a welcome addiction for others. People have sought artificial means of escape since the Vikings first brewed Mead (honey-wine), especially the poor and disassociated groups. Meth-heads aren't going to be out-and-about all that much - the surface problem is behind closed curtains. As with any addition, however, it re-surfaces in unseemly ways, i.e., standard break-ins for cash, fewer people getting "on their feet", shootings over drug-deals gone bad, etc. It's a problem here in WY, was a problem back in OH where I just spent some time and stories keep coming in from "all over". If it's not a problem in your area - great!!