The amount of meth users have decreased but, is still a big problem in our society.
Statistics show that meth use has decreased during 2007-08’, so most people start to avoid the problem. However, indicators of meth use in local meth labs, admissions to emergency rooms and treatment centers show that meth use has incresed in 2009-10’. According to citizens, majority think that meth is not an important topic because of the lack of news about the substance.
On the other hand, our society is still in danger of the substance. Gangs have increased about 40-65% since the 1990s according to the Caldwell School District. Since gangs have increased to an enormous amount throughout the states/countries, kids or teens will have more access to the drug. Gangs have influenced about 24% of teens under the age of 18 to use the drug, according to a survey done in 2000.
In addition, methamphetamine is still a big problem in our society according to 'The Meth Project". Teens think meth is a substance that can fix their insecurities or problems. In 1007, NBC news states that one in four teens say their are benefits to using meth, 24% say it makes you feel very happy and 22% said it will help you lose weight. The Portland Police Bureau states that athletes and students sometimes begin using meth because of the initial heightened physical and mental performance the drug produces.
Although, statistics show that meth users have decreased, meth is still a well known problem to our society.
