Posted by VivaVentucky on August 22, 2008 at 7:09 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Meth is such a nasty drug.

Posted by AnnaWhaat on August 22, 2008 at 7:37 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Meth is ver SCARY !!!! If people only knew before they tried what all it will do to your body and how addicting it is , I don't think they would be so apt to try it the first time.

Posted by RebelGal on August 22, 2008 at 7:39 a.m. (Suggest removal)

There is a similar situation in Denver, CO. My father's nieghbors were clearly selling and processing drugs, WITH KIDS there. My father continues to call the cops and CPS but they still have yet to come check it out and this began at least a year ago. Thank goodness the cops acted fast in this situation.

Posted by msj805 on August 22, 2008 at 7:50 a.m. (Suggest removal)

why would they said the neighbors turned them in....and they wonder why people dont talk. Now those neighbors have to be careful!!!Doesnt sound like any kids were in the home, thank god!!

Posted by beachgurl on August 22, 2008 at 8:09 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Hence the nickname "slimey valley".

Posted by handyhood on August 22, 2008 at 8:26 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Pog, if you think that putting Meth in your coffee is less damageing, your an idiot! No matter how you ingest Meth, it's extremely damageing!!! Take it form a meth addict with three years clean. Meth KILLS you brain. Scientific fact.

Posted by AnnaWhaat on August 22, 2008 at 8:43 a.m. (Suggest removal)

handyhood ,Congrats on your three years of being clean !!!!
And I agree even taken in coffee , my God if people knew what they used to make this stuff I wouldn't put it down my toilet. And I would think that even putting it in coffee, it would effect your teeth. Glad you only did it once Pog. Cause most that use, start smoking it then move on to the needle and just cant get the same high unless they use more and more each time.

Posted by caliguy76 on August 22, 2008 at 8:44 a.m. (Suggest removal)

I have neighbors who are drug users.. always shady people coming in and out.. constantly going "in back" to do their drugs... Police have been to their house numerous times... Where I live theres a HOA... Would the best way of getting rid of them be going to that HOA and complaining? Calling the local police department to "investigate" although I believe they need some sort of evidence in order to go and search the house?.

Posted by hisgrl on August 22, 2008 at 8:45 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Meth is what you call the devil’s drug. I have see it do so much damage to people I know and love. They don’t look the same or act the same. They even do things they would not have done if they were sober. A meth addict always seems to think they have control of the drug. In all reality the drug has control of them. That comment of putting meth in the coffee not being as bad sounds like an excuse for a meth user trying to sound as if they have control of it. that is just my opinion.

Posted by Relvd98 on August 22, 2008 at 8:47 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Meth is the devil.

Posted by hisgrl on August 22, 2008 at 8:50 a.m. (Suggest removal)

I used to be with someone that used to swallow it like a pill, smoke it, snort it you name it. he was constantly thinking I was doing things behind his back. That stuff makes you crazy

Posted by hisgrl on August 22, 2008 at 8:52 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Any how to comment on the topic. I am glad they got the scum off of the street. Drug sells don’t care how old you are they just see dollar signs. And will sell to a 11 or 12 year old just to get the money.

Posted by iam_caine on August 22, 2008 at 8:54 a.m. (Suggest removal)

The article starts out "neighbors' complaints of narcotics sales activity prompted a search"

I see possession and under the influence arrests here, but where are the possession for sale charges? These three people, in conjunction with a good attorney, could own the entire neighborhood before this is over.

Posted by Relvd98 on August 22, 2008 at 8:54 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Actually, only one was held without bail in the county and the other two were released. So not completely off the streets as we would like them to be.

Posted by yotonto on August 22, 2008 at 8:55 a.m. (Suggest removal)

AnnaWhaat,

Where did Pogmothoin say she only did it once?

Posted by holdenon_2000 on August 22, 2008 at 8:55 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Good job simi valley. Ive been complaining about a house in Oxnard for over a year now, but nothing has changed. Maybe the Oxnard Police has better things to do.

Posted by opns on August 22, 2008 at 8:56 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Handyman - DITTO
And huge Congradulations to you. Thank God it didn't kill you.

Posted by yotonto on August 22, 2008 at 9:02 a.m. (Suggest removal)

juniormafia_ny,

You're close. Simi Valley's 'great' reputation had nothing to do with what was reported to by the Star, rather in how and what information was complied (left out) for the FBI's statistics, thus affecting the ranking.

This information gathering served Simi Valley well. Reporting certain crimes as nonviolent when in fact violence did occur is only one method they used to stay on top.

But, like anything else, time catches up not only on people, but cities as well.

Posted by ValerinaS on August 22, 2008 at 9:04 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Sorry Pog, I'm with handyhood. It totally puts holes in your brain, not to mention speeds up your whole body, making you look nasty and old QUICKLY!!! Drugs are drugs. Just because you drink it instead of smoke it doesn't make you any less under the influence and capable of doing things you wouldn't normally do. It can still keep you up for days, making you just as scary. Look at Tanya Faye Tucker! You never know....

Posted by AnnaWhaat on August 22, 2008 at 9:08 a.m. (Suggest removal)

hisgrl , I have always called it that. It grabs ahold of your life and you are no longer in charge.
yotonto , I thought I read that,let me look.Your right. My mistake.
Ever been around using? Someone who smoke too much? Seen the paranoia? Constantly looking out the windows? Hearing things other do NOT hear? That is what happens!!!!

Posted by yotonto on August 22, 2008 at 9:20 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Pogmothoin is basically correct. The heavy users lose their jobs, family and freinds because of their heavy addiction and what it makes them do, like commit crimes against people to get money for their next 'fix'. Or, resort to burglary to sell the stolen items. This eventually escalates to worse crimes where batteries or worse are committed.

Pogmothoin, I guess you were lucky not to fall into that trap...

Posted by grammadee on August 22, 2008 at 9:24 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Pog, you're an idiot! You sound darned proud of the fact that you did meth for 10 years. I actually doubt that you did. I have a son who, unfortunately, is currently in the throes of meth addiction. He uses everyday, and I don't think he "drinks it in his coffee". He has no job, no place to live, and no life. What he does have are two options - prison or death. Stop making it sound like being a "recreational" user of meth is an option. Anyone who has ever been around it knows that's not true. Meth kills. If you suspect your neighbors are dealing drugs - turn them in!

Posted by hotwildflower on August 22, 2008 at 9:28 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Meth is the devil! It eats away your soul!

Posted by venturan15 on August 22, 2008 at 9:29 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Congratulations handyhood,

You speak from experience, I appreciate that. Keep-up the great work. They say meth is one of the hardest drugs to quit using.

handyhood, you deserve a big "Congratulations"
You deserve it

You deserve it

Posted by hisgrl on August 22, 2008 at 9:30 a.m. (Suggest removal)

It is called will power. Some people have it and others don’t. Still a user is a user. A light user a heavy user. Still a user. That light use can Easley become that one stilling from hi or her mom. Writing bad checks, steeling fro the store . just to come up on some money. Why is it that a meth user always think they are smarter then everyone else. As far as coming up with money making scams. They always think they wont get caught. .

Posted by hotwildflower on August 22, 2008 at 9:32 a.m. (Suggest removal)

what?

Posted by hotwildflower on August 22, 2008 at 9:35 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Not everyone who uses it will end up dead or in jail, but I am sure the percentage of people who do end up dead or in jail is quit high (no pun intended).

I do believe scare tactics are best (along with facts) when dealing with a drug as addicting as this or any drugs for that matter, because you never know if your loved one is going to be one of the people who end up dead or in jail. Because you love these people, you never want them to experience the pain and suffering involved with drug addicition and the best way to avoid it is to never start.

Posted by AnnaWhaat on August 22, 2008 at 9:38 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Pog I am glad you no longer use . Sleeping for long periods of time when coming down is part of the addiction process. It takes alot of guts to admit to it. I wish you the best.

Posted by yotonto on August 22, 2008 at 9:39 a.m. (Suggest removal)

hisgrl,

Your spelling and grammar are atrocious.

Posted by Relvd98 on August 22, 2008 at 9:39 a.m. (Suggest removal)

This subject is very touchy to me. My youngest sister is currently in rehab and seeing her go through withdrawals, is certainly not something pleasant. She says it was not easy to stop using and she's smart enough to know it's all in her to quit for good.

Meth can and will kill you, unless ythe person wants to get help.

Posted by BeaHappi on August 22, 2008 at 9:41 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Good for the neighbors for making the call. Meth is a nasty, nasty drug.

Maybe this will be a wake-up call for those arrested and they can get clean. Let's hope so.

Posted by grammadee on August 22, 2008 at 9:43 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Pog - I didn't say everyone who uses ends up dead or in jail - I said that is my son's options. I would suggest that you do a little reading on meth addiction. It is not a "mental vs. physical". It also doesn't matter how the drug gets into the system, it has the same effect. I am a certified drug and alcohol counselor for over 15 years. What are your qualifications? (and please don't tell me it's the fact that you say you used for 10 years) I agree that it is essential to talk about the facts of meth addicition, as long as you know what they are. However, scare tactics or whatever works is always an option. Also, just for an fyi - sleeping for days is the way a meth addict wihdrawals. The rehab that follows is not to get somebody off drugs, it's to help them understand and deal with the reason they started using.

Posted by Relvd98 on August 22, 2008 at 9:45 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Call it what you want, but she is getting help.

Posted by opns on August 22, 2008 at 9:46 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Relvd98 -- I've seen it, it is nasty. Remember, not to be the co-dependent, but just listen. As the real battle will begin after she's clean.
Good Luck to you all. And thank you for sharing.
& remember you only have the power to change yourself.

Posted by hotwildflower on August 22, 2008 at 9:47 a.m. (Suggest removal)

I think the line between facts and scare tactics can be easily blurred with this drug...cause the facts are that it is extremely addicting and will eat holes in your brain, which honestly scares the heck out of me...

I have a son going into high school and I have talked him on many occassions about drugs in general, but really focused on this one just because it is so addicting and will just ruin a life.

You may have been able to over come it, but I think you are one of the very few to not have your life ruined. You are very lucky!

Posted by BeaHappi on August 22, 2008 at 9:51 a.m. (Suggest removal)

grammadee...so sorry about your son and Relvd98, kudos to your sister for getting help.

I can't imagine what it's like to see a family member living that way, knowing that unless they want to change, there is little you can do to help them.

I grew up in the 70's and went through my 20's in the 80's, so I've dabbled in a couple of things, but that was one thing that I never did. And even through the dabbling, in the back of my mind I always knew it was just a phase.

Not saying that it makes it right, but I do understand the appeal of some drugs. To be addicted is one of the worst things I can imagine.

In any case, glad these three were caught and hopefully the neighborhood will see a decrease in drug activity.

Posted by Relvd98 on August 22, 2008 at 9:54 a.m. (Suggest removal)

opns...I really appreciate your kind words. Her counselor says it's best that we keep the contact to a minimum with her and I can see why. My sister is strong and if she really wants to quit for good, I know she can do it. Her biggest motivation are her two beautiful boys. And yes, the real battle will begin after she is clean and we will be prepared for it. Again, thanks =)

Posted by mommainthe805 on August 22, 2008 at 10 a.m. (Suggest removal)

I've got 4 years clean and sober. METH KILLS no matter how you use it....it doesn't matter if you eat/snort/smoke/shoot whatever, it is LETHAL to you body....and being a functioning addict (pog and such) is STILL being a drugie...an addict. I managed to work a great paying job, pay my bills, did not steal, BUT my skin was looking older and I realized that my memory was bad and that I was ruining my body and could take a chance on being arrested. METH KILLS.....don't try it even once.

Posted by Relvd98 on August 22, 2008 at 10:01 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Bea, while she was staying at my place for a short time, it was very devastating for me. Things she use to do or say just to get her "fix" or her "high", whatever it's called. I cried for countless nights and days along with my mother because we felt worthless just seeing her throw her precious life away so easily and not being able to do anything about it. She turned away rehab so many times as well.

But now, we have high hopes and all we have been doing is praying that she gets the adequate help. In this instance, SHE called for help and that's what matters now.

Posted by mommainthe805 on August 22, 2008 at 10:03 a.m. (Suggest removal)

btw, the best thing someone can do when getting clean/staying clean is to NOT ASSOCIATE with old "friends" or old "stomping grounds". Get into something positive (I started to go to church and get into volunteer/charity work). With determination and support you can do it.

Posted by mommainthe805 on August 22, 2008 at 10:06 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Relvd98- my prayers are with you and your sister and family. This is a hard time and just try to keep faith and be positive. Try to get her away from all associates from the past. Compliment her and remind her how many days she has of sobriety and how proud you are. Be patient. It starts as a party and all the sudden you are addicted and it's very hard to stop. At first you feel very depressed and hopeless so just be patient. My heart goes out to your family. I know I broke my moms heart a few times and am trying to make it up to her. Good luck to you and yours.

Posted by AnnaWhaat on August 22, 2008 at 10:08 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Also being clean even after five years or more there is always that desire that will never go away. It takes alot to stay clean and not go back. Meth will and does destroy brain cells. Proven fact. These cells to not return.........once you loose them they are gone. Also dentures are very expensive! And who would want to look 50 when they are 30? Who in thier right mind would want that.

Posted by opns on August 22, 2008 at 10:11 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Pog, I believe your still battling your addition, and that your still trying to condone your addiction as to belittling the smoker and the shooter vs what, a casual with a coffee extra kick– don’t try to pull a fast one on me. Who are you trying to kid, the taste and desire are still in the gleam of your words. There are very few and inbetween who actually kick it. I hope I’m wrong, but its my take anyway. 5-10 years of recovery is nothing.
And yotonto – I believe he is still entrapped.

Anna – where do you get that Pog only did it once? I fail to find it.

Handyman – your right on the money.

Posted by Relvd98 on August 22, 2008 at 10:12 a.m. (Suggest removal)

mommainthe805...I cannot thank you enough for your words of support and encouragement. All that you say is exactly what I will do.

Posted by grammadee on August 22, 2008 at 10:19 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Actually, Pog, it doesn't matter how it gets into your system. Smoking or shooting produces an immediate high, but a high is a high is a high, and no matter how it gets into the system, the effects on your body and your brain are exactly the same. Relvd98 - My prayers are with you and your family. Your support is crucial to your sister and her battle. Please keep up the good work. You're an angel sister, and she needs you! God Bless!

Posted by grammadee on August 22, 2008 at 10:22 a.m. (Suggest removal)

And, oh by the way, opns you are right on the money! In the business we call people like Pog SID - Seriously In Denial!

Posted by Relvd98 on August 22, 2008 at 10:24 a.m. (Suggest removal)

grammadee...from the bottom of heart, my sincere thanks to you as well.

Posted by grammadee on August 22, 2008 at 10:26 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Okay, Pog. I concede. You're not an addict, and you've got it all under conrol. Believe it or not, I am happy for you that you are no longer drinking meth in your coffee. Keep up the good work!

Posted by hotwildflower on August 22, 2008 at 10:42 a.m. (Suggest removal)

I think once an addict, always an addict...the addiction is just redirected. It's a personality trait which can be redirected towards more productive aspects in life.

Posted by AnnaWhaat on August 22, 2008 at 11:06 a.m. (Suggest removal)

opns ,If you read up on the other comments someone else already pointed that out. I was wrong. And said so,Thanks!
Im sure Pog is still battleing her addiction,it is nothing that comes easy, it may take decades....BUT she did say that she has been clean for a number of years and I congratulate her on that. Lets give people praise here! Unless you have been an addict or know someone who is or was , you would know the graving never leaves. Thats the sad part.
Relvd98 , Just please understand what I said above. I pray for your child (was it)? Sorry, I just re-read it and its your sister. Just be there for her.Just give them hope and praise. Feel free to talk to her or him if they are willing, have an open mind. God Bless!!!!

Pog, Thankyou for sharing your experience! It takes guts as you can see all the attacks on you now. Just stay strong!!!!!! You have control of your life!
grammadee ,Pog is still an addict and always will be. The difference is she is now clean and has been for some time. People should really give people praise and not condeme (sp) them.....

Posted by hotwildflower on August 22, 2008 at 11:06 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Hey Pog, I thank you for sharing. I am thankful that you were able to overcome it and be an example...you can be the poster child to parents that just because your child doesn't "LOOK" like they are doing drugs doesn't mean they aren't and it is something that we need to be aware of...

Posted by Relvd98 on August 22, 2008 at 11:06 a.m. (Suggest removal)

You didn't loose it Pog, I think it was in the heat of the moment. But, good for you, you didn't let the devil (meth, that is) take over you.

Posted by opns on August 22, 2008 at 11:26 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Pog – “I still have a brain (such that it is), a job, my teeth, I was never arrested, and never really had any trouble related to using”. Your justifications that eating is better, again belittling

Hotwildflower – yeah (sarcastic) – obviously not dead, no jail time – how many people in his life were a victim due to his abuse? Consider grammadee, who else?

Yotonto – it only take once or twice to loose your job.

Further, I don’t think luck has anything to do with it. Cause luck can sometimes only be a while. On the other hand, I believe, belief in oneself, love and respect for yourself and others around you.

Good Revelations Relvd98 – Her children, you, as I said above, the love you give, by still, and quiet. I pray with my husband and family, and I will most definitely remember you Rel. and Bravo to your sister!!, Yes she has hurt many – but remember also the sanctification of forgiveness. She will feel it. This I have faith in. Be Strong!!

Pog – Good for you that you quit. In otherwords, addiction is a forever endeavor.

Best of luck to you

Posted by bugmenot on August 22, 2008 at 11:33 a.m. (Suggest removal)

re: pog and grammadee

with pog being an ex-abuser and grammadee being a professional in the field for 15 years, this reminds me of an article i read yesterday.

scientists from around the world teamed up on a study to find out if dogs know the difference from right and wrong. they apply all their scientific methods, do a bunch of tests, collaborate with each other and finally reach a conclusion...YES dogs know the difference from right and wrong.

Then you've got every dog owner in the word that didn't have to collaborate, didn't have to run any scientific test, all the did was own a dog and they can tell you the same results as a group of scientists...YUP, dogs know the difference from right and wrong.

My point is...oh hell, i dunno...

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/earth/main...

Posted by Relvd98 on August 22, 2008 at 11:36 a.m. (Suggest removal)

bugmenot...I was waiting for your point! But thanks for sharing though! ;)

Posted by goodday on August 22, 2008 at 11:37 a.m. (Suggest removal)

I used for 2 yrs and now have been clean for 3 yrs and let me tell you I still feel the paranoia and even dreams and thoughts of using, but I have a beautiful 5m old son to raise that keeps me going. It was very hard to kick the habit and I know I still have a long way to go. I was an addict but I never stole I did keep my job and never got onto trouble. It's an experience that I will have for the rest of my life. My prayers are with the families that have love ones battling this devil.

Posted by BeaHappi on August 22, 2008 at 11:50 a.m. (Suggest removal)

chicklets...hang in there and remember, one day at a time.

Posted by shuldbworkin805 on August 22, 2008 at 12:16 p.m. (Suggest removal)

TWEAKERS $UCK!!!!!!!

Posted by Kreemac70 on August 22, 2008 at 12:30 p.m. (Suggest removal)

My kids father deals pot to a few friends of his. This is a known fact. I have called the Ventura county narcotics department, and CPS. Nothing has been done.

Would love to find out the right "Buzz" words to say to them for my next call.

Any suggestions?

Posted by bugmenot on August 22, 2008 at 12:41 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I think the problem is you keep saying "pot" or "marijuana". Try using the word "meth". That'll get a reaction.

//kidding of course.

Posted by Kreemac70 on August 22, 2008 at 12:44 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Well, he smokes all day in the garage...he claims he is protected in with "legal" smoking law. He has this one person come to the house and bring it to him, which is what he sells after the fact. The kids all know that dad is "medicinal". He drives to his "customers" homes to deliver, with my kids in tow, but claims that they are there to visit.

I have told this to the authorities, but apparently they have a lot of other issues to deal with.

Posted by opns on August 22, 2008 at 12:45 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Chicklets - I believe you

Posted by Kreemac70 on August 22, 2008 at 1:01 p.m. (Suggest removal)

juniormafia_ny: Yeah, I know he used to have one of those cards...highly doubt that it is current. His customers definetly do not have the card.

I think I will call CPS again and seeing as though this weekend is his b-day, maybe I can consider this a present to him. lol

Camdad101: Meaning...?

Posted by opns on August 22, 2008 at 1:11 p.m. (Suggest removal)

kreemac70 - i think he means, guns in the house

Posted by grammadee on August 22, 2008 at 1:48 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I'm sorry Pog. If you are in fact clean and sober, then I truly do commend you. Believe me, I've seen this problem from all aspects, all walks of life, and every which way. You had an easy time dealing with your addiction. I do believe that people can kick without therapy or a 12 step program, but honestly I haven't seen much success doing it that way. Congrats, and keep up the good work. As for my trying to "just drum up business", I have more than I can handle, thanks.

Posted by BeaHappi on August 22, 2008 at 1:52 p.m. (Suggest removal)

grammadee...yours is one profession where less business would be better, that is for sure.

Thanks for doing what you do. It certainly can't be easy. But considering what you experience with your son, you are probably such a help to others.

God bless...

Posted by grammadee on August 22, 2008 at 2:01 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Thanks, Bea. I appreciate your kind words. I went into this profession as a result of an overdose of a close family friend. It kills me to watch my son struggle, but all I can do is what I do, and if I help 1 person, I'm a success. Again, thank you! (by the way, I have no contact with my son at this time. He doesn't want to hear my stuff).

Posted by opns on August 22, 2008 at 3:18 p.m. (Suggest removal)

"And, oh by the way, opns you are right on the money"
Thank you grandmadee - coming from you - i'll take it.
Good luck to you as well, keep the faith.
Respectfully yours

Posted by BabyzDaddy_01 on August 22, 2008 at 3:21 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Don't do METH!!!

Posted by opns on August 22, 2008 at 3:23 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Oh and granddee - family should not be councelor to their own, but you know that. Yes you are a success!!

Posted by Read_This_One on August 22, 2008 at 3:49 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Now that the people who are regular posters day in and day out are admitting to being on meth (or were on meth), your comments make sense to me now...

Posted by sparks240 on August 22, 2008 at 4:46 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Kreemac70, It's 4:20. Do you know where your dad is?

Posted by Metalhaid on August 22, 2008 at 9:40 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Pog is a FEMALE??!! Whoa.

Posted by AnnaWhaat on August 23, 2008 at 3:49 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Good Luck to you all. And thank you for sharing.
& remember you only have the power to change yourself.

Posted by Opns
This is very true. No excuses. I have seen to many. My prayers are with those who are really trying and staying clean......Not those who say they are but occasionnally use. You have to stop for yourself. Love yourself !!!!
goodday.Thankyou for sharing! And Keep up the good work on staying clean. To alot of people they would think after two years that is enough. Its NOT. It takes a lifetime. The urge will be there for years to come, Just take one day at a time. Sometimes we have to seperate us from others that are more then likely to bring us down, even best friends! Sounds like your one that will make it and I wish you the best in life!
shuldbworkin805 , You may not like it and I do not know your age? But believe it can happen to any family. Even the best of families. So please have some respect. GOD forbid it ever happens to a loved one of yours or child.
Kreemac70 ,If its your ex husband and father of your children I will assume he is old enough to have friends his age who know what they are buying. I wouldn't do anything. Thank God its pot and not heroin or meth or coke etc.
Scapegoat,Especially for women its worse. Big bumps on the face looks like chicken pox, the meth causes a sensation of tingling and to pick and pick and pick which of course only makes it look worse. I have seen one person pick for hours in front of a mirror. Its terrible the things that meth does to a person.
Perhaps instead of everyone who has never been arrested or used (as most claim) why dont we all say a prayer this week for those that do use and need help and look for ways to get it off the street and have respect for those that have been down that road. NO ONE and I mean NO ONE on this comment board is perfect!!!!! Even those that swear they are..........remember that.

Posted by AnnaWhaat on August 23, 2008 at 3:50 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Pog I would love to have your email address and talk more to you !

Posted by opns on August 24, 2008 at 7:45 a.m. (Suggest removal)

The worst i ever been addicted to is cigs. i've seen deaths, to overdoses all around me, you name it, it was there, i saw it all first hand, the fixing and all. the lies, the smooth trying to pull one over you. the distrust of those who are saying their off it, but, its all over their words and eyes and expressions. my eyes and sense were open to it big time.
i was a victim of druggies, and i am a very wise survivor. just as sneaky as those druggies are, i learned from the best liars around. Sad - i could use the personality type agaianst others and lie, but i consider myself a true survivor.

Posted by AnnaWhaat on August 24, 2008 at 3:16 p.m. (Suggest removal)

opns,Consider yourself lucky! I am glad you never surcumed (sp) to drugs. Live life to the fullest. With drugs you miss out on so much of what life really is.......

Posted by opns on August 24, 2008 at 4:36 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Anna – Luck?? Luck has nothing to do with it, people have a choice at the beginning of that first instance, either you do or you don't, although not perfect, i could have had different - but i was a victim, so i chose to take care of me. People screw up their kids so bad its sick, and it is our prerogative to feel anger towards those who used, because it wasn't easy on this end either, it wasn’t about luck. What it was about was perseverance and tolerance and prayer and God carrying me thru this. Druggies just think about themselves, and think nothing else but. Sounds like you have the mind of a user, and a mind of a 12 year old. Don’t give me your (luck) and surcumberance reply. I only take advise from wiser that what your comment was about. Also, this is a (generalized) reply to you and others walking those druggie shoes.

And furthermore, I hope some youngster is reading this so that they can take heed to your foolish reply to my comment.

Youngsters - listen – you have that choice, either you do or you don’t. You only get luck if you do not die.
I chose not to, and you too can be a upstanding citizen and be a survivor of your circumstance. Remember – your prayers children, as I’m praying for you too.

Remember youngsters - its cool to say no!! Okay. Good.

Posted by axel718 on August 24, 2008 at 9:23 p.m. (Suggest removal)

kreemac70...even if your ex has a medical marijuana license it is ILLEGAL for him to sell any. It is illegal for anyone else with a medical marijuana license to buy from him. They can only buy from the licensed stores that sell it. Contact CPS and let them know the situation. If you really want to put him away secretly videotape him selling it.....

Posted by AnnaWhaat on August 25, 2008 at 6:07 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Opns, Good grief! Did you really take the word luck and turn it into a book. Apparently you do not know kindness if its staring you in the face....cause you sure slapped mine. Don't know how you took my comment but apparently all wrong?
God be with you!!!!!!!!!

Posted by opns on August 25, 2008 at 10:30 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Anna - "Consider yourself lucky!" is a sarcastic response. Again, anyone in my shoes would understand my response. And thank you, God has always been with me. I would like to stare you in the eye, and ask, "how dare you".
Your not very bright - are you?
Thats all for me with you.
Cheers!!

Posted by AnnaWhaat on August 26, 2008 at 7:16 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Well I didn't considerate sarcastic as you did. Yes anytime you want to stare me in the face let me know. I would love to meet you also !!!!!

Posted by bjs12258 on August 26, 2008 at 11:14 a.m. (Suggest removal)

When I lived in Simi I was a single, working Mom with 2 teen-age girls. Both of my girls became terribly addicted to meth. It's cheap and VERY easy to get. We were always tight knit and this drug completely destroyed us. Meth turned them into strangers. I found that the doctors in Simi were pretty much useless - they sent my 15 yr old to a "rehab' facility where she was surrounded by middle-aged people who mostly had severe drinking problems. Took her about 2 days to run away from that....I ended up sending my oldest daughter back East to live with her Dad...and my youngest one to a lock-down facility in Utah for 2 years. In other words I had to totally remove them from their environment and "friends". it was the hardest thing I ever did but it worked...today they are 28 and 23 successful young women and I know they still battle the urge to get high. But I am positive that getting them out of Simi was a critical component to their recovery.

Posted by opns on August 26, 2008 at 11:18 a.m. (Suggest removal)

bjs12258 - You did what is called tough love? - yeah, congradulations to you for doing this, i'm sure they give you all the graditude for saving their lives.
Respectfully yours. Good for you!!

Posted by gregpec46 on August 26, 2008 at 4:55 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Caliguy76 maybe you should read the post by iam_caine and think about it. Making allegations about neighbors that you don't personally know can cause some serious legal consequences for you. I'm sure your HOA would not be real interested in helping you as you state "get rid of them". Your HOA knows that based on hearsay the have no legal basis to do anything. You could be talking about long time homeowners that you are totally making an assumption about or have you joined your neighbors by going "in the back" and doing whatever it is you assume. You are right the police would need evidence, not hearsay. I don't condone drugs in anyway but I feel you are way, way out of line. You know how the saying goes "people in glass houses............."

Posted by kind1 on August 27, 2008 at 3:19 p.m. (Suggest removal)

AnnaWhaat - maybe if you did know what meth is made with, you would put it down your toilet! Some people make their "giddy up," with Red Devil Lye - for the iodine crystals, the hot spots in crank. And why are we specifying this drug or that? Drugs kill! Even the legal ones! There is no such thing as a free ride. Get a copy of the Physicians Desk Reference, and check out what legal drugs approved by the FDA do, then research what street drugs do. But hey, if someone wants to get high, they're gonna get high. Or low. Or low down and dirty, or stuck on stupid, or dead... Like they sometimes say, "Pick your POISON!"

Posted by kind1 on August 27, 2008 at 6:05 p.m. (Suggest removal)

axel718,
good suggestion to video it. Once while in a heated custody battle, I paid for a PI - who caught the other party, the first day out following that person. It was so worth the money.

Want to really see how it changes someone's appearances?
Go to:
http://www.drugfree.org/Portal/DrugIs...

Life is in session and it's never free or easy, but why you gonna dis yourself like that. And for the "occaisional user," if you think you look good now, how much better would it be if you had just stayed clean?

Posted by kind1 on August 27, 2008 at 6:24 p.m. (Suggest removal)

the faces of herion use:
http://aahowitworksrecoverysite.com/h...

And the faces of alcoholism:
http://www.time.com/time/alcoholism/h...

"And do not be fooled by the myth that marijuana is harmless. It is not. Most of the people featured on this website died from heroin. But almost every one of them started with marijuana." Visit the faces of addiction:
http://www.faces-of-addiction.com/

Posted by opns on August 28, 2008 at 10:27 a.m. (Suggest removal)

kind1 - the links are good to see - yet very sad to see. Living amongst people with those addiction - how horrible it was for me as a child, and this lifestyle is a choice they chose, it was nothing to do with "Luck", i chose not to go that route because all that i've seen - it was a conscious choice. I'm lucky if a win a brand new car. But Luck and lifestyle has nothing to do with it.

Posted by 777 on October 19, 2008 at 10:52 p.m. (Suggest removal)

dont you people have anything else to do, than sit and talk s--- about somthing that you have no facts befor you about what realy took place
in that home. the only scum is the person that calls another person that becouse im sure it takes one to know one. lets see you talk this after they come kicking your door in. your not above the law eaither. you could be next? are
you god? didnt think so. so who are you to judge
any one. you should be concerned about your house not mine. so watch what you say about me
becouse you dont even know me. how did you say it SCUM. oh maybe your hollyer than thow