Meth, methamphetamine, and amphetamine seem to be used interchangeably in this story:
Dec. 26th, 2018 The Spokesman-Review
Amphetamine hospitalizations increasing every year in Spokane, rivaling opioids
Why does it matter?
Some drugs are domestic.
Some drugs, like heroin or cocaine, and maybe meth, must get past strict post 911/War on Terror security protocols, a $40.6 billion US Dept. of Homeland Security, and verification of passports/enhanced & Real IDs before they arrive in local communities.
Are the drugs described in the article above, cartel products? Are these drugs prescription meds? Meds requiring a prescription are highly regulated & controlled.
The Drug War is based on public policy.
What methods are working? What methods are failing?
Love to see more in the way of newspeople asking questions to keep people informed on drug control policy and to educate the public towards avoiding the risks associated with drug abuse.
What lessons can people learn in order to avoid hospitalization?
Heroin
Let’s get away from the politician talk.
Heroin crisis: A situation involving illegal product moved from outside the US into local communities. The US Dept. of Homeland Security has jurisdiction at the border, border crossings & ports of entry.
With a budget of $40.6 billion- how is the US Dept. of Homeland Security doing at keeping heroin away from local communities?
Opioid crisis: Term favored by the press & politicians to describe the abuse of product which may be stolen from Grandma’s medicine cabinet- also a very serious issue.
Accurate reporting allows people to learn how to prevent future incidents.
Anytime there is a plane crash- a thorough investigation takes place. Lessons learned are used to prevent future accidents.
Was the aircraft fueled with opioids before it crashed? Was it running on heroin?
Recovery, rehab, treatment, & addiction are important parts of this story.
What part of the story is missing?
Has anyone ever seen the press question the US Dept. of Homeland Security/CBP on their role in keeping heroin and meth away from the Puget Sound area?
Questions that go unasked:
When additional restrictions are placed on prescription drugs- what will prevent heroin-trafficking cartels from moving more product into local communities?
Meth
Federal cash for Montana after meth flows past federal agents staffing a $40.6 billion US Dept. of Homeland Security, then on into local communities:
Oct 25, 2018 Missoulian DOJ awards MHP $1 million for anti-meth operations in Montana
“The U.S. Department of Justice announced its award to MHP Thursday, from its Office of Community Oriented Policing. The grant will fund additional troopers, equipment and training specifically to combat incoming meth trafficking. Highway Patrol Chief Tom Butler said in the statement that Montana’s meth is largely sourced from Mexico.”
Nov 27, 2018 Kentucky New Era
‘Crystal meth by the pound.’ Drug’s rise in Kentucky leads to arrests, abuse.
Dec 1, 2018 The Greeneville Sun
Meth Becoming Illicit Drug Of Choice
“Unlike opioids, meth is relatively inexpensive and the flow of the highly addictive stimulant from Mexico through distribution hubs like Atlanta continues almost unchecked.”
“The nearly pure form of meth known as “ice” is not manufactured by pharmaceutical companies that can be sued in court.”
Welcome Home Troops
Thanks for risking your ass in Iraq & Afghanistan- working to keep bad people from coming here to do bad things.
Related:
Post 911 Homeland Security Protocols vs. Tennessee Meth
Homeland Security Meth/Heroin Racket Rolls On
17 Years Past 911 – Welcome Home Troops
Newspeople Ask Questions If It’s A Sports Story
Secretary of Homeland Security:
The US Dept. of Homeland Security “stops an average of 7 known or suspected terrorists a day – 50 a week- trying to come to our country.”
With such an impressive handle on US Dept. of Homeland Security performance- why do heroin-trafficking cartels continue to move product into local communities?
Each year, at the Super Bowl, the US Dept. of Homeland Security promotes their own image Re: preventing criminal activity. Why do these impressive capabilities fail to keep meth and heroin trafficking cartels from moving product into the US?
Related:
Fentanyl – What part of the story is missing?
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