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Crystal Meth Epidemic?
Warnings in the media about Crystal Meth
We are being warned again about the next big drug problem in the UK
Police chiefs, through the Association of Chief Police Officers (ACPO), and the media are again warning of the possibility of the rise in use of Crystal Meth in the UK. The news reports say that ACPO revealed that 19 crystal meth “factories” had been raided in the last two years across the UK.
In truth there is little evidence of the epidemic that has been promised over the last couple of years. However, complacency is not an option. Whilst we have not seen the levels of use that were feared by many, enforcement agencies and treatment providers across the country need to be vigilant and preparing for a rise in both the availability and use of crystal meth. Strict controls of the precursor chemicals and manufacturing facilities and preparation for the provision of quality services to crystal meth users (and in fact all stimulant users) is vital.
March 22nd, 2008 at 5:19 am
Sean
…The detoxification period is difficult for the person suffering from alcohol addiction because it is accompanied by extreme withdrawal symptoms…