nuffsaid, Tulsa (11/17/2009 12:24:52 PM)

God I wish this drug would go away. It's the most destructive drug ever. Our schools should teach a course that would scare the willy out of every kid so that they wouldn't even think about trying it.

GretaSue, Broken Arrow (11/17/2009 2:12:53 PM)

Good job, stopping it at the source is the best cure for this.

Carlos, Tulsa (11/17/2009 2:13:57 PM)

I don't like this! Now, cops can come shake you down for buying cold medicine and try to threaten a confession out of you and extort you. I'm glad I don't have sinus problems and I feel sorry for the ones that do. I really don't think this is the answer to the meth problem. Most of the meth in this area is coming pre-made from Mexico where Sudafed is not regulated and is purchased in mass quantities.

Just a country boy, North Okmulgee County (11/17/2009 3:12:48 PM)

Nuffsaid
Let the kids see those pictures it should be enough to scare most away from it.

tannerou1, (11/17/2009 3:13:17 PM)

Carlos,
You have no idea what you are talking about, while there is a decent amount of methamphetamine coming from Mexico, most of it is made utilizing the "one-pot method" in northeast Oklahoma. That is why people are buying psuedoephedrine (more than 9 grams) to manufacture it here in NE Oklahoma. 9 grams is about 5 boxes of Psuedoephedrine, depending on the strength. No one is that sick that they need more than 9 grams, and if they do, they can get a prescription.

Fruits&Nuts, (11/17/2009 3:30:06 PM)

Then you can't tell me that we need more cops. These guys already don't have enough to do. I guess their job of chasing people that appear to have a cold does get more difficult during flu season. Everyone that was the subject of a crime during this investigation should sue the authorities for derilection.

Ryanoceros, Tulsa (11/17/2009 3:33:58 PM)

I agree with hitting the kids up now with pictures of habitual users, fires, prison, etc. I think that would stick with a lot of youths if shown early enough.

the original Ace, Tulsa (11/17/2009 4:18:08 PM)

One thing that they should do during prevention is to show kids what these users look like. With smost of society so wrapped up in appearances who wants to look like most of these meth users? Some still look alright, but it's just a mtter of time before it catches up to them. One ofthe most shocking things I have seen regarding meth isthe "Faces of Meth" project. Before and after pics of meth users over time. Check it out at facesofmeth dot us

skippy1, Tulsa (11/17/2009 4:29:22 PM)

We isolate people with mental disabilities. There are AA and NA programs for addicts and alcoholics, but there is no treatment for meth addiction. These deadly compounds actually alter the brain chemistry and this addiction is all consuming. Now that we have this deadly 'shake & bake' method no one is safe. So what is the answer? Instead of all of us mindlessly blogging our opinions, lets debate in ernest how to solve this problem...

MS, (11/17/2009 4:48:54 PM)

Wow, #18 of 30 must have just come to terms with reality when that picture was taken.

scooter2, (11/17/2009 5:36:34 PM)

I saw a story on Meth and other addictive drugs on 48 Hours several years ago. Everyone should see it. It was very indepth and I tell you every 6th grade student in America should see it. I can guarentee you it would save a few for sure. It also shows you how badly these people are trapped in this thing. Only God can set someone truly free from it. Any addictive substance is just as bad as this one. Herion, Loritab, whatever. I have seen the devastating effects of it on people and it is truly sad. I have always felt compassion for them after seeing that show, I could understand them so much better. It will take an act of God to help our drug problems.

im4osu, Broken Arrow (11/17/2009 5:42:05 PM)

Isnt # 19 Chuck the ICEMAN?

redbeard, Stillwater (11/17/2009 6:46:06 PM)

I doubt most of these tweakers are from Stillwater.I've lived here 25 years and don't recognize any of the names.The bust must have been in outlying areas of Payne County.

Good job Stillwater PD!

tulsamiddleoftheroad, Tulsa (11/17/2009 7:03:20 PM)

Yes siree, these people are pillars of the community for sure. Just a little hay fever folks. Sniff sniff cough cough, I think I'll just burn down the neighborhood.

Elusive, the burbs (11/17/2009 8:33:58 PM)

I thought the database when you buy pseudoephridrine was suppose to prevent this from happening? I guess not. I agree, education is key to getting hold of this for younger generations and even current middle school and high school students. Have them do community service at assemblies in our schools with pictures showing the affects of these drugs.

oldrustytulsa, Tulsa (11/17/2009 8:52:45 PM)

If this is a little dab, of stuff, and number of folks, just think nation wide.The meth epidemic.will kill more than the Flu.

Cleetus Van Damme, (11/17/2009 9:36:31 PM)

redbeard, about 70% are local Stillwater residents. The rest are from the Cushing, Drumright, and Perkins areas.

Elusive, the burbs (11/18/2009 3:06:43 AM)

Glad they are making an effort to clean up this Meth problem.

PapaBear4172, Muskogee (11/18/2009 8:57:30 AM)

Here's an idea on curbing new users to meth. On "Show and Tell day" at the school parade through the class a few meth users that have been on it for a while. Have said meth users talk about all the things they have lost, all the friends and family that have abandoned them, how they lost their job, house, car, money, and freedom to this drug. I'm absolutely positive this technique will work. It has for me as i've watched a few close friends travel down that road and learned from THEIR mistakes.

forkandknife, Tulsa (11/18/2009 10:19:52 AM)

Great job! Get that nasty business off our streets!