Different Types Of Crystal Meth

Decent Essays
When One thinks of Crystal Meth, they probably think of
AMC’s Hit Television Series “Breaking BAd”. But what is crystal Meth
Really?

True Blue seeks to inject truth into viewer as to what the illicit substance is about as well it’s affect on the city of London, Ontario, the Province’s highest-per capita city for opiod usage and overdosage.

True Blue follows Fanshawe Film Student Matin Vatankhahi as he sits down with members of London’s Media and health officials to investigate why crystal meth has become an epidemic for Southwestern
Ontario, and how it’s affect on friends and loved ones leaves little to be

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