In states like New Hampshire, meth is becoming more and more common. In this specific instance, a man is arrested for being found under a woman's car and fleeing the scene after her arrival. What the officers believe to be symptoms of psychosis, are are actually side effects of meth. Concord police say they need to know whether they're dealing with a mental health issue or drugs — or both — because it can make a difference in determining the best response. Concord may send six to eight officers to subdue someone darting through traffic who is high on meth. The calming techniques these officers learned during training for a mental health crisis intervention don't seem to work as well when someone is out of control on methamphetamine. Several officers are recovering from injuries sustained during meth-related calls.
I placed this on the map because it shows how drug trends are changing in the country, and is also shows that even with training, treating people with mental illness and/or drug addiction can be difficult. This instance highlights a mistrust in people who are experiencing health issues, and there is almost guessing game that is played in regards of treatment. I think that this is more social because it deals with officers and civilians, and treating different conditions that are seen as abnormal.
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