Methamphetamine Part II

I mentioned recently about the mass arrests in a slum where Ice Addiction affects the entire neighbourhood. In Phnom Penh's Sen Sok District there is a commune (neighbourhood) named Toek Thla. It is mostly on stilts in a waste resevoir (a gigantic cesspool, literally). Ice has gripped the entire area. Since it costs $60.00 US a gramme they can only support their habits by selling it.

88 ended up in gaol in the police operation on August 21st, including kids and pregnant women. I pity stimulant addicts since there is no equivalent to the OST (Opioid Substitution Therapy), as enjoyed by Opiate/Opioid Addicts such as myself. Moreover, while substances like codeine, DHC (Dihydrocodeinone) and Oxycodone are OTC here, there isnt even Adderal so that if hooked on Methamphetamine you are up the proverbial creek without a paddle.

Word is that the neighbpurhood returned to business as usual after the police left. Figures.
 
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