A packed room of over 200 people attending the crystal methamphetamine drug forum were shocked to hear a teen claim up to 70 per cent of high school students are using crystal methamphetamines, but many are saying that number is grossly inaccurate.

"I was completely surprised by that," said Pat Walsh, Mission RCMP inspector when he heard that figure at last Wednesday's forum at the Best Western Hotel's ballroom. "It's probably accurate in his particular peer group."

The executive director of Fraser House agreed, saying people tend to hang out with those they share things in common with.

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