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A Safe Space for Gay Meth Addicts in Santa Ana Struggles to Get Going

By Vickie Chang

OC Weekly | August 5, 2008

If you visit Metheds.org, all you'll see is a white page, black text and a brief explanation: "Metheds. A place about recovery and community. Opening soon in Santa Ana. For more information, contact Ed McKie." But that's all Metheds is right now: an idea, some wishful thinking and a name.

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Tags: California, Drugs, meth, gay & lesbian issues, Ed McKie, Metheds, Santa Ana

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