‘Wreckage’ of Australia’s methamphetamine problem sparking nation-wide concern

[@MistaMickle]

abolish the alcohol and cigarette tax and legalize cannabis...

[@firstlast-u1g]

You can legally buy marijuana under medical

[@leewright7623]

Too much revenue loss..

[@Brains_Into_Monuments]

​@@leewright7623Nailed it.

[@BenJamin-jc4jm]

No one is taking meth because durries and booze is too expensive. I agree with scrapping the excessive taxes on them, but it won’t solve the meth problem.

[@kamdaddypurp69]

I highly doubt people are gonna put meth down and switch to weed. If ur just saying legalize weed just because okay that’s fine.

[@RESET1776]

This is a statement from someone who lives in what WAS the meth capital of the US. You have an economic problem that’s making meth look like quick money for some & a fast cheap escape for the others. Until you offer these people some light of hope at the end of the sobriety tunnel you’ll only see the problem snowball.

[@thurstonhowellthetwelf3220]

Funny how anti drug peice ends with drug product placement..

[@superpala2024]

The politicans allow this to happen... makes ya wonder where they get their donations from.

[@raymarsh4620]

There are no great politicians because there are so few great cotter's.

[@raymarsh4620]

No great politicians. No great voters.

[@caveyful]

Makes them money when the proceeds are laundered thro gambling, car restorations etc. Its been said the black market contributes 30% to the economy.

[@kilburn1313]

Who gets busted with large amounts of drugs/tobacco & then are back in business a few days later...who can afford that...who are dominating the trade & head 1% bike clubs now

[@tomjones5338]

Crime pays under labor

[@damo7228]

Pays very well under any government.

[@caveyful]

Worse with immigrants having foreign contacts and smuggling chains.

[@Stopsteal]

Yeah, meth was only a thing since Labor come to power. Stupid.

[@caveyful]

@@Stopsteal I remember it being around in Liberal time.

[@Stopsteal]

@caveyful you are right, of course it was. Only the most simple mind blames a particular political party that is in government for the citizens's demand of illicit substances.

[@sandrabaker6141]

I live in California and I was addicted to meth for 20 yrs- I started using to lose weight in 1989… sure, I lost weight, and my life. Able to quit in 2008 but it was HARD 3:44

[@Opinionsrnotfacts574]

That's a huge chunk of your life you will never get back - good for you for kicking the habit!!

[@TheHolyGhost777]

Me too.. For 10 years. God helped me.... even so, it was still difficult.

[@kylieprice6651]

Political parties need to speak to X addicts to get an idea how to get a handle on this. It's a cultural and a multi generation habit now extremely sad, I say this with a LOT of experience 😭

[@aerotube7291]

Yeah bad scene. A sneaky drmise

[@Worldofourown2024]

X periment born out of world war and conspiracy.

[@Username-yt4mh]

As an ex addict myself (clean for 5 years, 5 months),I can safely say there are not many of us. It’s a good idea though. I’d be happy to have input. Most people come off of and go back to it. It’s awfully addictive. Bear in mind my use spanned three years. There are people out there that have been using for decades. It’s a hard thing to get off

[@aerotube7291]

@Username-yt4mh hi. Yes it's a journey. I am nearly 18 months off after ten years bbq

[@aerotube7291]

@@kylieprice6651 hard to get a handle on I think because of the way it mainlines into the brains reward systems which make it unique amongst drugs(properly made meth is dopamine almost....it is the reward!).... That was the idea, myself I'm 18 months off after 10 on...I started at 40, I'm 51 now... written sincerely, keen to help .gidday from NZ

[@punisher0717]

Did anyone see the police officer basically let off after getting caught with 200g of meth?

[@talbotdentureclinic9123]

Government corruption in lack of mining royalties is costing us much more money

[@kingdomofhope3371]

The world is loosing the war on drugs.😢

[@caveyful]

Its a war on people.

[@TheHolyGhost777]

Actually, the world is losing the war on everything, it seems.

[@caveyful]

@@TheHolyGhost777 Can't war with reality itself, just have to accept it.

[@ACDZ123]

Unless you're in the club or one of the big dealers, nobody gets bags of top quality shards like the thumbnail lol...

[@Opinionsrnotfacts574]

Perhaps you should rethink using rather than pointing out Sky News 'false advertising' in the thumbnail.....

[@ACDZ123]

@Opinionsrnotfacts574 mate ,I bet you masturbate every chance you get I'll be fine ,cheers for your concern

[@TheHolyGhost777]

@@Opinionsrnotfacts574 Perhaps you should rethink judging others from your own shoes.

[@735paul]

Thats the truth

[@ACDZ123]

@@TheHolyGhost777 his reply lives up to his username .his opinion is not fact because I don't use ..hilarious 🤦‍♂️ cheers 🍻

[@leroylindblom2513]

If the authorities were doing their job properly, it wouldn't even be available on the street.

[@Whiteshell204]

There are 3 factories with the precursors needed to manufacture it..and they are located in Pakistan and China...ban those imports and it would go away

[@johncitizen8828]

Unrelenting demand will always ensure there is someone to supply. Too much money to be made. The war on drugs is a lost battle.

[@raymarsh4620]

But certain minorities are doing their job dealing exceptionally well...

[@leroylindblom2513]

@johncitizen8828 yeah, just look at big pharma

[@Whiteshell204]

there are only 3 factories in the world that make the precursor needed to manufacturer it...they are located in India, Pakistan & China...ban those imports and it would put a dent in production

[@peanutbutterdijonnaise]

Supposedly meth in AU is insanely stronger by purity than what we’re used to in the US

[@Theillusionist-v8m]

I used to play rdr with a guy that said that, that our amphetamine comes from Japan but they have way stronger weed than us, he was telling me a story how paramedics told him to have a boiling hot shower cause the hash he smoke made him super baked and he thought he was gana die 😅

[@mifo2000]

It was good when i used a long time ago. A few points and meth pipe will keep u going for a few days.. It was how shit it become and the bulshit that come with it that made me quit. Now u sit there and smoke a 2-3 grams to get you through the working day. Our meth comes from the same cartels in mexico now days too so its all the same shit ( i had a fulltime job all my life, it was almost a tool)

[@mifo2000]

@@Theillusionist-v8m that can depend.. Alot of smokers just grow their own in a wardrobe or tent with exotic seeds from canada and growing guides on youtube.

[@antiwoke884]

@@mifo2000I understand you mate Been there as well but stopped approx 7 years ago, a few points was enough for days when I stopped Not surprised it shit these days

[@dion8962]

Its the same meth in the US and AU

[@FirstNationpisces]

Well if you don’t get a hold on it quick it’s gonna destroy a lot of communities and cities! Oh and it’s not just the lower income people who are getting it and using it! it doesn’t care how much money you have or what color or ethnicity you are! It just consumes life’s!

[@architection610]

Maybe if Australia gave us our freedoms back that they stole from us every year. Maybe Australia wasn't as boring as it has become to be known as. Maybe if people didn't have to struggle so much, all while the government of the day pockets as much money they can. Maybe if all this, then maybe people wouldn't need to turn to drugs.

[@damo7228]

Oh dear. Poor you

[@Foxgaming-th7pl]

Your right it's way afford then doing other things i know just did a year on it cause to poor to do other things

[@williamsharp2532]

It's a personal choice, no one makes them and a lot of people in similar circumstances don't turn to drugs. Blaming poverty is dumb.

[@zackleahy9241]

Boring? Maybe get a job dude.

[@Worldofourown2024]

Meth is very powerful and alluring. Once a person finds out it's fun to be up 3 days feelin' so horny and able to work like a machine, it's meth until death for many. Meth was made as sex magic and war drug. Cooked up in a Swiss lab said to be a weird science experiment gone wrong. I called it Illuminati chemical.

[@damo7228]

I wonder what Alan Jones drug of choice was ?. Maybe Sky News will tell us !. Fat chance

[@Jimmy009-st8mm]

Protected species, a hero of the right, when you're rich and powerful there are no consequences

[@osiris1741]

one of his colleagues snorted huge amounts of coke - another heavily into DV

[@luouns]

The government can do more, they choose not to. Not debatable.

[@BjJess-cs9kb]

RITALIN, COMPASSION, EMPATHY and UNDERSTANDING!

[@Jimmy009-st8mm]

They're bludgers who can't accept responsibility for their own behaviour

[@raymarsh4620]

Trump said that dealers should get the Chinese quick trial. I agree.

[@sircolinlesleyrowling]

Drumphs a cocain , speed user !

[@stuart1001]

I will say it is as damaging as the government.

[@lukeallen4398]

This is propaganda and this guy is talking bs.

[@GirtByIdiots]

Sounds like govt wants to legalise it, then tax it like tobacco.

[@_wokeweaklingscryoverwords_]

Singapore has tough laws to deal with this madness.

[@osiris1741]

and the laws dont work - they have a huge drug problem

[@Foxgaming-th7pl]

This guy then promotes alchol which is just as bad 😆

[@Martin_Priesthood]

🤔 Really? Can we compare alcohol to meth?

[@creationdotcomfan]

Did he just advertise alcoholic drink? Ok Sky!

[@Amy-ny6wc]

The fact you need to test water to work out there’s a problem, is a problem.

[@jimbob5773]

Meth keeps the country functioning

[@craigbarrett2278]

Quality of life is diminishing. People are turning to these things for some upliftment. Most young people don't believe they'll live long happy lives, so they think 'what the heck.....let me enjoy my short time here!!!!' I've never done drugs, never will. But I've seen it all.

[@LyricsQuest]

Confirm. Being around the type, the one consistent thing I noticed is that they were dissatisfied with some aspect of their life. Living with the rents out of poverty, homeless, having trouble "Getting along" with others, etc.

[@troyphillips6481]

Oh, we definelty are especially in public housing areas.

[@CodexIndia1]

Alarmism by someone who has done zero research. Alcohol and smoking are much more costly and devastating.

[@_wokeweaklingscryoverwords_]

Next you'll say Alcohol and Smoking are more costly and devastating than Fentanyl and Cocaine.

[@cheeseburgero1]

safer than bathsalts. be thankful.

[@MasterOne-p5f]

I can score it easier than buying weed. We all know who is selling it. Government and police.

[@SharonRidgeway-wc6pr]

I lost my sister because you brought ice to my aboriginal land im wild with all of you you disgust me because no one is doing the job

[@EricMcguinness-kf9ts]

Yeah my evil family selling me fake ice. Trying to kill me for white dogs in town. And sorry for your family had to go through this evil plans . My mission is more evil now on this land. ❤😔

[@zackleahy9241]

Maybe she shouldn't have used it?

[@SharonRidgeway-wc6pr]

@zackleahy9241 if you assholes were not here she would be alive

[@oldrustyrelic9121]

The government is a snake pit always has been. Now I wonder who let the drugs in black and white brown and brindle families are all affected by meth. People bigger than rave groups are to blame

[@EricMcguinness-kf9ts]

@zackleahy9241 yeah this is how evil spirits in people to kill us .

[@pweetypoo]

Where did they get these videos from?

[@2Chinx]

Kangaroos hitting da pipe before GTA 6

[@735paul]

so many people are so called experts on drugs, but they have never been there or used so what makes them an expert?

[@drivinman100]

Cold turkey is the really only way for these lost and broken people 😢

[@brettcohen2832]

So meht in Australia is America's fentynol. Shame Albo

[@osiris1741]

moronic comment - you cant even spell

[@coal_man]

Lee Kwan Yew had the solution.

[@osiris1741]

it was no solution - huge drug problems in singapore

[@micphoenix8200]

This bloke really doesn't have a clue.

[@wayno-ms1gm]

It started on the northern beaches in 2002 at palm Beach. And that's Not a low income Area

[@b_to_the_b]

What’s with that Margot Robbie product placement…

[@MattBertuleit]

So fucked up

[@wapbopaloubopramalamadingdong]

you guys still have good gak down there? you just fall asleep for a few days coming off. its effortless. you sleep. you don't know what you're talking about with the addiction come off or somebodies pulling your leg. 20 years "addicted". just stopped. best sleep i ever had. thanks.

[@vincecomo4306]

Lord God have mercy and pour out healing as only You can on each and every poor soul who is captive and enslaved to the terrible addiction of these horrible drugs. In Jesus Name I ask and I pray. Amen.

[@Harien-fs6gn]

Lots of people must be stress right now.. and drugs is one of their options to run away from it or as one of money sources as cost of living pressures 😌

[@SpikeProtein-c3p]

We lost the fight against experimental gene therapy so meth isn’t a problem.

[@Worldofourown2024]

It hinges on eugenics and all that favors the rich while disempowering the poor which is evil and against all that is true free market economics. People will get high until their hearts stop, especially during permanent poverty, collapse and war.

[@caveyful]

Drugs make government money when the proceeds are laundered thro gambling, car restorations etc. Its been said the black market contributes 30% to the economy.

[@blackcorp0001]

People need cars to get to work and study ... go shopping and visit and care for loved ones ... can you stfu with your "drug money" for cars ... you have no idea so stfu

[@caveyful]

@@blackcorp0001 I'm just saying a common way to launder money is to buy a vintage car, have it professionally restored with cash, sell it for 50k more than u paid and then, car restoration being classed as a hobby for tax purposes, means u dont pay tax on the profit.

[@blackcorp0001]

@caveyful not how it works

[@PostAndBoast]

‘Lynette’s Law’ will solve it 😂

[@blackcorp0001]

Misinformation... too many people dribbling shit

[@bullshitstomper9417]

Maybe we’ll discuss that further 😂 😆

[@cishansen4162]

South Australia is on record as being the meth capital of the world. Onya Adelaide.

[@Worldofourown2024]

Sounds too fun, but too dangerous making it a big no go. What's even more dangerous than drugs is the people associated with drug dealing for it's the thieves and liars clubs.

[@blackcorp0001]

I call BS ... lots more addicts in Melbourne and Sydney

[@MethFed]

This is what happens when you waste resources on things that should have been legalized like vape.

[@NoWindNoSunNoPower]

Drugs are good. Right?

[@antiwoke884]

Depends what it is 😂

[@Random.aussie.1]

Legalize it 😊lol..

[@user-rl5nd3ys8p]

Cannabis supply dryed up in 1987 , some people went straight onto "speed". Some have been on it ever since.

[@firstlast-u1g]

Wtf no way lol. I was born in the 70s, never had a problem buying weed...

[@antiwoke884]

Not sure what your talking about, speed went out of fashion years ago Every stopped and switched around 10-15 years ago now Amd weed is everywhere bro

[@user-rl5nd3ys8p]

@antiwoke884 your right about it being everywhere now.

[@Worldofourown2024]

The two have no comparison. Two very different recreational drugs for very different purposes. I can't imagine chill stoners moving over to adrenalin rush meth lifestyle. It's like comparing a coffee shop VW van in a walking street to an F1 Grand Prix race in Las Vegas. It's usually not the case.

[@Random.aussie.1]

Legalize meth..... legalize meth....

[@Whipperwill1964]

You can thank the Labor party for that

[@bullshitstomper9417]

Lambie said she wants to confiscate all the meth

[@bullshitstomper9417]

You see the government facilities where they destroy the meth. It’s amazing 😉

[@antoniodirubbo7880]

i encourge meth use

[@bullshitstomper9417]

Chappel Corby Chappel Corby dancing with the stars

[@antoniodirubbo7880]

meths great

[@steelearmstrong9616]

Lol

[@Worldofourown2024]

Human rocket fuel! The paranoia and dangerous decisions people needing more fuel, money and meth, make are very dangerous with severe consequences for it's deceptive while speeding up your body's aging.

[@bullshitstomper9417]

CUll