Zombified, drug-addicted teens in Wheaton startle community

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:
FBI Director Christopher Wray just testified today to the House Judiciary Committee that the number 1 concern of the FBI is drugs, specifically fentanyl in pills.

So this is not a MoCo problem, and fentanyl has nothing to do with weed (although personally I am against freely-available weed).

The precursor ingredients for fentanyl are made in several countries, particularly China, and smuggled at various points of entry, particularly the southern border.

It's a national and geostrategic problem. Remember when the UK pushed opiates in China? Well now this is revenge, isn't it? Tool of war, basically.

Yet another reason why we need to push for more secure borders.

What is the Biden administration doing about this?

[Anonymous]

This isn't weed, people. This is far harder stuff.
Especially folks who love alcohol, get some perspective.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:It’s so odd. 30 years ago very few W kids overdosed, now private and W kids are overdosing weekly.

But sure, let’s focus on Wheaton.

It’s not just the West side. It’s not just moco.

Evidence, please

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Cannabis is legal - its hilarious seeing you all cry about it

I personally know a wonderful 19 year old whose life and family have been entirely, heartbreakingly derailed by thc induced psychosis-i assure you, it’s not hilarious.

THIS. My 20 yr DS has been hospitalized twice for cannabis induced psychosis. He struggles with anxiety and thought it would make him feel better. The first time was smoking, the second an 1/4 of gummi. And before you blame it on us parents, we have been very involved and provide support. Kids are going to do stupid things. We all did growing up. The difference is the pot is 1000x stronger than when we were kids.

Like most laws meant to address social problems, this has just created more. I hate it.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:It’s so odd. 30 years ago very few W kids overdosed, now private and W kids are overdosing weekly.

But sure, let’s focus on Wheaton.

It’s not just the West side. It’s not just moco.

Evidence, please

https://theblackandwhite.net/72075/news/police-arrest-man-in-connection-with-fatal-fentanyl-overdose-of-whitman-student/

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Cannabis is legal - its hilarious seeing you all cry about it

I personally know a wonderful 19 year old whose life and family have been entirely, heartbreakingly derailed by thc induced psychosis-i assure you, it’s not hilarious.

THIS. My 20 yr DS has been hospitalized twice for cannabis induced psychosis. He struggles with anxiety and thought it would make him feel better. The first time was smoking, the second an 1/4 of gummi. And before you blame it on us parents, we have been very involved and provide support. Kids are going to do stupid things. We all did growing up. The difference is the pot is 1000x stronger than when we were kids.

Like most laws meant to address social problems, this has just created more. I hate it.

They said this when I was a kid in the 1980s, too. What were people smoking before the 1980s? Ditchweed?

Not to minimize your son's experiences. People definitely self-medicate, and in my anecdotal experience, the self-medication often causes its own problems.

I would hope that, with cannabis being legal and regulated, there would at least be more certainty about what you're getting, when you get it.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:SOURCE: https://www.nbcwashington.com/news/local/montgomery-county-leaders-host-listening-session-to-address-youth-crisis/3382965/

Members of one Montgomery County community came together Tuesday for candid conversation, as local leaders say drugs and violence are causing a youth crisis.

The Wheaton Urban District Advisory Committee hosted a listening session to hear from the folks on the front lines of that crisis.

“I want them to take away the urgency of this situation. It is extremely urgent,” business owner Dave Jarrett said.

Jarrett‘s restaurant and lounge, Crossroads Two, has been open less than a year in Wheaton. But over the last six months, the small business owner said he’s witnessed a frightening trend on Fern Street.

“[They’re] spaced out, walking the streets like zombies,” he said. “I am seeing it. I stand there and watch the kids, zoned out, they come in and say, ‘Can I have water?’ and they are practically standing and sleeping. Just imagine what I’m telling you.”

Many members of the community have similar stories of young people out on the street, under the influence with nowhere to go.

Montgomery County officials said rates for youth public intoxication, overdoses and violent crime are up across the DMV.

Unbelievable. So so sad. And what is Maryland’s reaction? Make pot legal, of course

FFS. They’re not on weed - it’s likely fentanyl.

You are such an idiot. It’s not called a gateway drug for no reason.

It hasn't been a gateway drug since the 80s and Nancy Regan. Plenty of people smoke pot but don't end up on heroin or fentanyl.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:
FBI Director Christopher Wray just testified today to the House Judiciary Committee that the number 1 concern of the FBI is drugs, specifically fentanyl in pills.

So this is not a MoCo problem, and fentanyl has nothing to do with weed (although personally I am against freely-available weed).

The precursor ingredients for fentanyl are made in several countries, particularly China, and smuggled at various points of entry, particularly the southern border.

It's a national and geostrategic problem. Remember when the UK pushed opiates in China? Well now this is revenge, isn't it? Tool of war, basically.

Yet another reason why we need to push for more secure borders.

What is the Biden administration doing about this?

No country on earth has a border that is secure from drugs. None. Zero. Not even North Korea or Afghanistan. Why do you insist on continuing this failed approach?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Cannabis is legal - its hilarious seeing you all cry about it

I personally know a wonderful 19 year old whose life and family have been entirely, heartbreakingly derailed by thc induced psychosis-i assure you, it’s not hilarious.

THIS. My 20 yr DS has been hospitalized twice for cannabis induced psychosis. He struggles with anxiety and thought it would make him feel better. The first time was smoking, the second an 1/4 of gummi. And before you blame it on us parents, we have been very involved and provide support. Kids are going to do stupid things. We all did growing up. The difference is the pot is 1000x stronger than when we were kids.

Like most laws meant to address social problems, this has just created more. I hate it.

Then he shouldn’t use cannabis. Not sure why you think I should be limited by your own personal issues.

[Anonymous]

Anyone presenting with zombie-like behavior is not on weed. They are likely on flakka, which is really hitting our area hard and has been for the last 9ish months.

https://www.rn.com/blog/headlines-in-healthcare/flakka-the-zombie-drug/

When you see people standing up nodding off, that's likely heroin and other opiates like fentanyl.

It is rare to go 1 day in the ED without having multiple teens rushed in for ODs. It's a very scary, sad time we are living in.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:
FBI Director Christopher Wray just testified today to the House Judiciary Committee that the number 1 concern of the FBI is drugs, specifically fentanyl in pills.

So this is not a MoCo problem, and fentanyl has nothing to do with weed (although personally I am against freely-available weed).

The precursor ingredients for fentanyl are made in several countries, particularly China, and smuggled at various points of entry, particularly the southern border.

It's a national and geostrategic problem. Remember when the UK pushed opiates in China? Well now this is revenge, isn't it? Tool of war, basically.

Yet another reason why we need to push for more secure borders.

What is the Biden administration doing about this?

The drug problem has been around longer than Biden's Admin.

You also have to realize that CBP has been dealing with a massive staffing shortage for years. Even if you do build that wall, that is easily circumvented by drug subs, underground tunnels and drugs being smuggled via container ships.

[Anonymous]

All this weed talk is deflection. Who even brought it up? Fenty is the issue. Cannabis is constitutionally legal in MD. Game over, we won. All that lame crying won’t change sh!t.

Now the police can focus thejr attention on the Fent and rabid drunks causing trouble.

[Anonymous]

All this weed talk is deflection. Who even brought it up? Fenty is the issue. Cannabis is constitutionally legal in MD. Game over, we won. All that lame crying won’t change sh!t.

Now the police can focus their attention on the Fent and rabid drunks causing trouble.

[Anonymous]

MoCo needs to get it together. Crowded and useless county. I’m moving to Calvert!

[Anonymous]

All this weed talk is deflection. Who even brought it up? Fenty is the issue. Cannabis is constitutionally legal in MD. Game over, we won. All that lame crying won’t change sh!t.

Now the police can focus their attention on the Fent and rabid drunks causing trouble.