Faces of drug legalization

[Andy L]

Since meth is "relatively" new, compared to alot of other drugs at least, its interesting to see as the early methheads are aging now. Sad story, but there have been several in the last year alone that I knew were meth heads that have died. All have been in the 45 yr old range.

Thats one bad thing, and an all but unknown. What is that mix of chemicals to make meth going to do to the human life expectancy. Im afraid were finding out right now.

I see it everyday. Girls and guys that I knew when they were growing up that were good kids and good lookin kids. Now they look alot like the pics above and they arent even in thier mid 20s yet. Im afraid they wont make it long.

Legalizing drugs? Maybe pot. But no way on the rest. I dont see that pot is any worse than smoking cigarettes and drinking alcohol. Probably not as bad as it is for someone who smokes and drinks. But the harder drugs will kill you, plain and simple. And I think that meth is going to prove to be the biggest killer drug of our time. We shall see, and I think real soon.

One thing that seems to be a trend around here at least. I was thinking about it because of the kinds of bonds we write, you can see trends. A DEA officer I run around with said the same thing. The clandestine meth labs used for making large quanities are slowing down. Most are small labs just used by a small group to make dope for that groups personal use. ICE seems to be the new wave. Purer meth, with some difference in production. And the bulk of its coming out of Mexico. Just like other drugs. Its easier to get the ingrediants and less likely to get caught. Cheaper and easier and better stuff coming across the border than to fight the laws and get the stuff here.

Dont know if its that way everywhere, but that seems to be the trend around here.

BTW, Ive seen more heroin bonds coming across my desk lately than ever before.

Andy