Authorities Seeing Disturbing Trend

Jones County might not be a large metropolis, but it has the same big problem shared by many of the larger cities and communities across the country -- methamphetamine.

Better known as "meth," according to Jones County Sherrif Alex Hodge, it is currently one of the most popular drugs in the county. This white, odorless, bitter-tasting powder, can be easily dissolved in alcohol or water and can be smoked, injected, or snorted.

"It's a dangerous drug," said Hodge. "And all of those old stereotypes you may have of drug users can be trashed.

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