HANOVER -- "It ruined my life . . . if I picked it up again I would probably die."

A recovering drug addict in Hanover has put herself through the ringer of drug addiction and has paid the ultimate price -- a shattered life.

The issue of drug use, particularly methamphetamines, in Hanover has officers of the Hanover Police Service very concerned, as the substance use has grown significantly over time.

Sergeant Ron Shaidle says police have really noticed a definite increase in methamphetamine use in town.

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