THE fight against ice continues to be a long and arduous one.
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Communities, including Leeton, are grappling with the knowledge there are many using the dangerous drug and not knowing quite how to help.
It is tearing families apart and it’s something that needs urgent attention.
Of course, it isn’t a new problem and there are many in the community already offering help and support to these families and to those with an addiction.
There are 12-step programs for drug and alcohol users, but ice in particular seems to be having a more harmful affect on those using it and their families.
It’s essential these people are given the right tools to help in dealing with these issues.
There is only so much that can be done at a local level.
The government is certainly aware of the major issues facing ice users, their families and friends, health departments and the list goes on.
However, more certainly needs to be done in terms of action and getting results.
The police are doing their part in trying to get the drug off the streets, so it is now the government’s turn (both state and federal) to put something concrete in place.
Tougher sentencing laws can only do so much.
If someone is going to use ice, or any other illegal drug for that matter, they are probably still going to do it, no matter the sentence.
That’s why it is an addiction, all common sense goes out the window.
What is needed is a plan from the ground up.
Specific programs, counselling groups and support services need to be set up and established in towns like Leeton to help those in need.
It’s certainly not a problem that will be fixed overnight, but something needs to be done.
No more reports or studies or whatever else the government wants to do, but real action.
Communities are crying out for it.
Ice is an incredibly powerful and addictive drug and it doesn’t appear to be going away anytime soon.
The scary thing is, there is always another new and horrible drug on the way, which is why education is also key. The message needs to get out there just how terrible these drugs are and how they are ruining lives.
