Meth & Missouri

[chrokee69]

I hate to burst someones bubble, but St. Francios county is not as bad as some people think. It is way worse in Washington county. I know I use to live there and seen it all the time. I have had to put a gun on a cooker on my property, until the sheriffs officer got there to put him in jail. He told me that even Franklin co. isn't as bas as washington.

[Cali BassMan]

I have a feeling that Missouri fights Meth harder that say Arkansas does. Of course this all depends on local law enforcement does'nt it........

[northbound74]

Arkansas tries pretty hard, I think.

[20yrsinBranson]

Originally Posted by MoNative34

I don't think its as much of a problem as the media wants us to believe.

Dude, come to Stone County. It's EVERYWHERE.

20yrsinBranson

[firebll31]

Originally Posted by Cali BassMan

I have a feeling that Missouri fights Meth harder that say Arkansas does. Of course this all depends on local law enforcement does'nt it........

Part of the reason meth is difficult for law enforcement is the clean-up issue. Because so many flammable and toxic chemicals are used in production, it can quickly deplete a small town's budget to clean up a meth lab. Not much incentive to go after the little guys, when there is lots of expense and no compensation. Until the state gets involved, or another funding source, the problem may be put aside. And we know how quickly red tape moves....

[firebll31]

Originally Posted by sixtwobaldguy

I don't think meth is a big problem in MO *except* for those people who choose to use it or associate with those who do. In MO, your risk for crime basically depends on who you associate with and what neighborhoods you go into. Although anything could happen anywhere, the reality is outside of a few bad areas of the few bigger cities, crime isn't much of a problem in MO.

The "problem" with meth is not restricted to the petty thefts and home break-ins related to people seeking easy to sell merchandise for quick cash. Meth users suffer from numerous health issues. Since many can't hold a job, this means more Medicaid recipients (tax dollars) or free services. This depletes resources that could be used for more deserving families. They also tend to neglect their children, requiring Social Services to intervene. We have had several children severely injured from drinking chemicals used in production. And I have seen first-hand how they will steal from family members, even their own grown children. Identity theft is so easy-with a laptop computer a parent can use their children's information to have loan money deposited in an account, withdraw the money and close the account before the first payment is due. People who are tweaking can be paranoid, violent and dangerous. They may be standing behind you at Walmart, walking across a parking lot or renting the hotel room next door. ANY meth problem is a BIG problem!

[christina0001]

Yes, I would say it is a big problem. I think no matter where you go, addiction is a big problem; meth is Missouri's vice of choice I guess.
My neighborhood does not seem to have a major problem with it. Our sheriff's office is very good with following up on any concerns. I also have neighbors who don't mind taking matters in their own hands if necessary. They don't want to deal with the risk of being robbed because some meth user needs quick cash. But, it is not unusual to go to a local store (some more than others) and see someone who is clearly burnt-out from meth use.

[hdfjr]

Not that I as aware of, though I am not sure. The area I lived in did not have a meth problem that I knew of. That said, I did not associate with anyone who did drugs. Meth is a growing problem across the country as I understand it.

[cadetduke]

Some might say meth is mainly a rural thing but I've seen it all over the place in St. Louis.

But we most recently found a lab on private property at a camp site. Of course it happens to be near Leasburg (I'd say there's more drugs per capita in this area than any other area I've ever been to). It wasn't noticed until all of the leaves had fallen of the trees and it could see it a little ways into the woods. The cops came out and took care of it.