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Not a Very Happy Valley
Sept. 30, 2003 - Maui Weekly Wrap
Anti-drug sign holders of all ages line North Market Street on Sept. 24 to raise public awareness about the drug problem in Hawaii. "We're just tired already," said Wailuku resident Jane Kaleikini. Kaleikini, a former resident who still has relatives living in the state rental housing project, said drug abusers have been a continuing problem to residents of the Happy Valley Area.
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Chief: No quick fixes in drug fight
Oct. 7, 2003 - Maui Weekly Wrap
Maui Police Chief Tom Phillips said ice was "the current drug of choice," but added that the overall mission must be directed at the prevention of all illegal drugs as well as alchohol abuse - not just ice. He said that drugs have been behind the vast majority of crimes since the 1970s with a new drug rising to the top every so often. In the 1980s, it was crack cocaine. Three years ago, it was black tar heroin. Next year, it could be PCP, which has made a comeback on the mainland. Because of the addictive nature of ice and the horrible violence that often accompanies its use, the drug has overshadowed all others.
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Kupuna Against Crystal Meth "Ice"
Nov. 2003 - Hale Hulu Mamo
Inspired by the TV special (by Edgy Lee) on the "ICE" epidemic in Hawaii, our Kupuna have joined forces with the recovery community, and a host of other organizations and residents to hold signs against "ICE" use, abuse and distribution in this community. We can face this challenge together.
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