The use of Methamphetamine is endemic, especially amongst construction workers putting in long hours. The Nevada County Sheriff's Department acknowledge that there are crank houses that are considered no-go areas.
Crank is simple to make from household chemicals and non-prescription drugs.
A lot of effort is put into prevention through the DARE program, seemingly without success. We also see a lot of ecstacy coming up from Sacramento and the foothills. He said that hard drugs are definitely available in Truckee. He says that the nature of a resort community makes the problem hard to control, because it attracts young people intent on having a good time all the time. One time Libertarian candidate for governor and Olympic Valley resident, Steve Kubby, is currently on trial for growing Cannabis Sativa.