'If someone dropped a bomb on the world, that'd be OK': Mormon grandparents reveal how an ice-addicted grandson has completely destroyed their lives

  • Mormon grandparents have had to watch their grandson spiral into ice addiction
  • The couple have spoken out against widespread ice use in their home town 
  • The Queensland government launched its Ice Action Plan in 2015 

Devout Mormon grandparents have spoken up about their town's ice-addiction problems after watching their grandson succumb to the drug.  

Margaret and John Harrison say their grandson became addicted to ice earlier this year and has spent most of his savings on obtaining it.

The drug has also had a significant impact on his mental health, ABC News reported.  

Devout Mormon grandparents have spoken up about their town's ice-addiction problems after watching their grandson succumb to the drug (stock image)

Devout Mormon grandparents have spoken up about their town's ice-addiction problems after watching their grandson succumb to the drug (stock image)

The pacifist couple were driven to speak out about what they believe is a widespread problem of crystal methamphetamine in the Victorian town

The pacifist couple were driven to speak out about what they believe is a widespread problem of crystal methamphetamine in the Victorian town

The couple claim they are now fearful to venture outside their home in Drouin, eastern Victoria, in case they encounter the violent associates of their grandson.

'In fact it's got so bad that — I never thought I'd hear my wife say it but last week she said if somebody dropped a bomb on the world and we're all wiped out, that'd be OK,' Mr Harrison, 73, told ABC News.

The pacifist couple were driven to speak out about what they believe is a widespread problem of crystal methamphetamine in the Victorian town. 

The use of ice is a widespread problem in Victoria where the drug can be bought at a low price, and its use is particularly common among young adults. 

The Victorian government launched its Ice Action Plan in 2015 with the goal of reducing the supply and demand of the drug across the state.  

Anyone who needs support about the issues raised in this article or is looking for general advice about the drug is advised to contact the Ice Advice Help Line on 1800 423 238. 

The use of ice is a widespread problem in Victoria, and its use is particularly common among young adults

The use of ice is a widespread problem in Victoria, and its use is particularly common among young adults

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Mormon grandparents reveal how ice-addicted grandson has left their lives in tatters

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