By Scott Harvey
Greenville – The Hunt County Sheriff's office is continuing its battle against drugs, notably methamphetamine, with chemical dependency courses targeting inmates who are drug users.
In partnership with Dr. LaVelle Hendricks, student affairs coordinator and assistant professor at Texas A&M University-Commerce, officials hope to further educate themselves and others about meth and its association with Hunt County.
To date, approximately 50 individuals have taken either taken part or are presently enrolled in this six week course.
Although there are still local "cooks", the sheriff's office believes that most of the methamphetamine used in Hunt County comes from so called Mexican "superlabs". A great deal of our "local" meth, comes from the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex area as well.
Officials say there are a few levels of distribution, but methamphetamine users typically become meth dealers at some point, usually to support their habit.
The sheriff's office will soon focus efforts and resources in the locations and on the individuals believed to be a part of the "meth world."
They encourage anyone suspicious of a residence or person(s) actively participating in the drug trade to visit www.friendsofthesheriff.com to see how you can help.
Information cards will soon be distributed in several County schools, and will be available from any Hunt County Deputy. Persons providing any information will remain anonymous.