A dangerous one. Smoked, injected, swallowed, or inhaled, the brain addictive drug lures people from all social and economic backgrounds. You even may know a user. A neighbor, student, co-worker, relative, friend, or even your child. Meth use in Iowa outpaces twice the national rate.
Alarming statistics continue to show Iowa has a growing drug problem.
Many communities have good anti-drug programs up and running. Many do not. To help Iowans get a step ahead of the drug problem, I'm working to build greater awareness and create a plan for action. During a series of 21 town meetings across the state earlier this year, I listened to painful stories from recovering drug addicts and their families. Thousands of concerned Iowans attended.