Sportsmen BewareMeth Labs & Users are Dangerous
The manufacturing of, and use of the illegal drug
Dakota. It should be of particular concern to unsuspecting
outdoor enthusiasts. Meth labs are commonly
found in secluded rural areas, campgrounds,
and along our waterways. People manufacturing
Meth (known as Meth cooks) produce
the drug in their homes, unoccupied buildings, vehicles,
campers, trailers and even ice fishing
houses. Whether they are using or manufacturing
Meth, these individuals may be delusional and
extremely paranoid. Approaching them can be a
recipe for disaster.
If you encounter a Meth cook or user while on
your outing, remember they may be hallucinating,
paranoid or violent because of the drug. Take precautions
to keep yourself and your party safe. Keep
in mind these six safety tips for approaching a Meth
tweaker (user).
· Keep your distance. Coming too close can be
perceived as threatening.
· No bright lights. If a tweaker is paranoid, bright
lights may cause them to react violently.
· Slow your speech and lower your voice.
· Slow your movements. The tweaker may be
paranoid and may misunderstand your actions.
· Keep your hands visible, or they may feel threatened
and become unpredictable and violent.
· Keep the tweaker talking. A tweaker who falls
silent can be extremely dangerous. Silence often
means that his/her paranoid thoughts have
taken over reality, and anyone present can become
part of the tweakers paranoid delusions.
If you are threatened, call law enforcement and
tell them that this person may be under the influence
of Meth or other drugs....
