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The South Eastern Times : July 8th 2014
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is not immune. With a 17pc rise in the rate of drug driving detection bringing the South East’s hidden ice user to find out the reality of ice methamphetamine addiction. Understanding drug dependence is an measures needed to combat drug use in the region. methamphetamine private battle with illicit substance abuse Resource spending feedback sought MILLICENT resident Frank Brennan has called for public comment on how a compulsory State Government charge is spent. Ratepayers in the Wattle Range Council area pay $40 to the South East Natural Resources Management Board each year. Mr Brennan has been the presiding member of the board since 2012. “The board is preparing its business plan for 2015/18 and as a result of changes to its Act of Parliament, it will cover the next three year period as opposed to a previous one year plan,” he said. “The business plan determines how and where levy funds are invested in the region. CLANDESTINE COOKS: Methamphetamine is a white to light brown crystalline powder or clear, crystal-like chunks that resemble ice. Although Tammi snorted and ate the high potency stimulant, it can also be administered intravenously. substance abuse relatively unknown to family members, the desperate and destitute Tammi was forced to sleep on floors after being evicted from her apartment. “I’d spend everything I had on neat but then I’d have to try and scab $3 for a packet of chips because I was so hungry,” she said. “You get to the point that the only thing you care about is meth. “I didn’t want to contact my family because I didn’t want to talk to anyone. “I pushed everyone around me away.” In another tragic turn of events, Tammi’s cousin also fell victim to drugs and rapidly robbed him of potential, vitality and ultimately his life. “He called his dad wanting help but my uncle refused to speak to him because he’d had enough,” she said. “Later that day, my cousin killed himself. “The guilt of not picking up that phone got to my uncle and two years later he suicided as well.” saw Tammi lose friends, family, her house and all her belongings but the strong-willed 31-year-old fought her way back from dependence when she fell pregnant. “Getting pregnant was really the wake up call I needed because I didn’t want my kids to follow the same path I was on,” she said. “It was hard but because of my intuition and intelligence and losing everything, I was determined to give it up. “Going through something like that teaches you a lot about life and when my kids ask me questions about drugs, I’m going to have all the answers.” The 10th birthday of her daughter marked two important milestones for Tammi, including over a decade since she has used meth. “It’s been a long road but the benefit of being on the losing side is it gets to show you how strong you really are,” she said. “I’ve learnt since then I’m not the bad person I thought I was.” Help available in South East DESPITE the the prevalence of illicit drug use declining from 17.8pc to 14.0pc between 2001 and 2010, the South Australian Drug and Alcohol Services note an increase in the proportion of clients reporting amphetamines (including methamphetamines) as their principal drug of concern. Methamphetamine use can cause a range of adverse effects, including high blood pressure, irregular heartbeat, collapse and convulsions, unpredictable behaviour, psychosis and even death. Outreach appointments in South East region can be made by contacting the Alcohol and Drug Information Service on 1300 131 340. with farm theft linked illicit drug activity “A man-hunt involving 200 police was launched for the perpetrator and it extended across the region,” Mr Boylan said. “It was a massive operation and it also involved the dog squad. “I was just a lad of 15 at the time. “My father and I found the fugitive in a farmhouse at Thornlea. “I was sent off into the orchard while my father was able to talk to the man. “The fugitive had been a commando during World War II and the experiences had obviously disturbed him.” The Boylans handed him into the police. www.thesoutheasterntimes.com.au The man was eventually convicted and served a time in prison. “I am glad to say that the man was able to return to live in his home community in the South East after serving his time and he had a productive life,” Mr Boylan said, adding there was a further family twist to the story. “One of my dad’s brothers was the barrister who served as his defence counsel while another of his brothers was a priest at Naracoorte. “He was called upon to administer the last rites to the shooting victim as it was thought she would die. “However, she was able to recover.” Pictures: RAQUEL MUSTILLO. Image for illustrative purposes only and does not show drug use Four more years of addiction “The board is committed to putting community at the centre of natural resource management in the region by hearing their views on what they see as priorities for the region.” Comments and suggestions can be made via a short online survey on the board’s website or by contacting Natural Resources South East. Alongside several other community engagement activities, key stakeholder groups will also be contacted seeking their comments on priorities. “We will be undertaking a comprehensive survey of the understanding our regional community has of Natural Resources management, and their priorities for action,” he said. “I encourage those who are contacted to share their views on natural resources management in the region and tell us what they see as their priority need or concern.” The board will consider all feedback received in creating the draft 2015/18 business plan which will then be given to the community for consultation and comment January, 2015. in 2014 Land RoveR Saturday WINNING NUMBERS NEWS 3 Numbers Saturday, July 5th, 2014 SUPPS 20 31 5 7 39 14 18 27 will help you create that individual look for your specal day. 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