Friday, November 18, 2011

Rural Sociology: Franklin County 2

Franklin County, MO
11/18/2011
  • The Situation
    • shift in 1990s from "super labs" in West Coast cities to makeshift, small-scale operation in rural areas 
    • law enforcement efforts have decreased production of meth in small-scale labs
    • re-emergence of "super labs" in CA and Mexico
    • increase of very small production and distribution in rural areas
    • rates of use among youth in rural areas rival or surpass urban rates
    • meth is the most frequently used illicit hard drug in rural areas
  • Franklin County Video Notes
    • Brandon
      • kept awake while driving
      • used many other drugs, but meth was the hardest
      • became diabetic with IV
      • BUSTED
        • grandparents stayed with kids
        • chemical cloud (children inside)
      • used again after being in jail
        • almost died
        • busted again
      • now spoils kids and has job
      • God saved him! :)
    • children
      • severe problems with children born to meth-abusing moms
      • neglect is a huge problem
      • some foster homes
  • work on answering questions

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