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A SOUTH COAST mother has spoken of living with the “monster that is ice” and how the drug, widely available in the local area, has affected her family.

When a child falls victim to ice

CLANDESTINE COOKS: Methamphetamine is a white to light brown crystalline powder or clear, crystal-like chunks that resemble ice. Although Tammi snorted and ate the high potency stimulant, it can also be administered intravenously. Pictures: RAQUEL MUSTILLO Image for illustrative purposes only and does not show drug use. 

THE dehumanising effect of the illicit drug ice can only be measured by those who have fallen down the "meth hole", according to former addict Tammi Siwes.

Inside ice addiction

"Steve" was handed a bag of ice in 2007 by another person undergoing rehab, then it "hit the fan". PICTURE: FILE IMAGE

A DRUG addict for almost 25 years, Steve blew his father's $50,000 inheritance on ice. 

Addict spent dad's $50,000 inheritance on ice

WANGARATTA residents thought a bad element had come to town - but the element was home-grown.

FOCUS | Poisonous ice web ensnares children of town's most respected families

LACK of numbers is threatening the survival of the Wimmera's ice family support group

Wimmera's ice family support group lacks numbers

SERIOUS BUSINESS: Senior Constable Andrew Neil and Kerang Football Club president, Andrew Gray are urging citizens to attend one of the drug forums over the next two weeks.

DEALING with a loved one affected by the illicit drug "ice" has been described by a local parent as one of life's hardest struggles.

Ice addiction 'one of life's hardest struggles'

Victorian Law Reform, Drugs and Crime Prevention Committee members Ben Carroll, chairman Simon Ramsay, Johan Scheffer, David Southwick and Tim McCurdy take evidence yesterday. Picture: DAVID THORPE

MOUNT Beauty mother distraught with worry but unsure how to help drug-addicted daughter.

'There’s just no support for them'

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A FAMILY forum about crystal methamphetamine use confirmed what Wimmera authorities already suspected – Wimmera families are being torn apart by ice.

Wimmera families torn apart by ice

A MOTHER’S STORY: A Horsham mother whose son is a recovering ice user has followed the Mail-Times series, Breaking the Ice. She has shared her story in the hope of helping other parents. Picture: SAMANTHA CAMARRI

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A MOTHER'S love is unconditional, but a devastating ice addiction can test its boundaries.

Horsham mother's fight against ice | Breaking the Ice

A BENDIGO mother has expressed fears her paramedic daughter is being put into life-threatening situations by ice users.

Mother fears for daughter amid surging ice use 

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