Nearly a third of middle-aged Kiwis trying meth, new study finds

Almost a third of middle-aged New Zealanders have tried methamphetamine at least once, according to a new University of Otago, Christchurch study.


The study, the first of its kind to draw a correlation between meth use and violence, has found even those who try meth once are 60 per cent more likely to be involved in a violent incident. 


They surveyed more than 1000 people in their 40s and discovered if they've used meth, they're five times more likely to be violent and twice as likely to be a victim of violence.

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Whoa, whoa whoa!  Hold your horses... We're middle aged ... and we have NEVER EVER TRIED METH!

Yeah, ok, so there's background, social situation, income, and a boat load of other factors that go into play as to why you would or wouldn't try meth. 

We know of friends sons and daughters, lawyers, doctors, nurses, truckers, retail workers, office workers, and even people that go to church (yep!) that have become addicted. Some have gotten help, and for others it's been a decade battle against it. 

We hear from our clients that their friends, that their sons and daughters and work colleagues are "trying the stuff and getting hooked."

So when the article says "a third" it's a 1000 person survey only, to our mind it seems accurate.  

What does this mean for contamination levels? Sadly, the answer is simple; the number of users in NZ increases, the number of contaminated dwellings increases.

Meth Testing is the only way to know and make sure you test with someone qualified, like us!