SUMMERDALE, Ala. - Drugs are a dangerous aspect of the Baldwin County area, and Summerdale Police Chief Frankie "Eddie" Ingram did his part to educate residents about the different types of drugs and the harm it can cause on a family.

Ingram spent a lot of the drug seminar Tuesday talking about the effects methamphetamine can have on an addict.

"Ninety nine of every 100 meth users become addicted the first time," ingram said.

Ingram also said more females use the drug than males, which is dangerous because females could be pregnant. The drug also has crossed the "racial barrier," Ingram said.

"You've got more African Americans and Hispanics on meth than any other drug."

Ingram said meth addicts can be awake for as long as two weeks and do not take care of themselves and then crash and stay in bed for up to four days.

"The worst part about bingeing is when they have kids," Ingram said.

Ingram also touched on street gangs and the rise in gang activity in America and how law enforcement agencies are getting smaller.

Other drugs discussed at the seminar were: marijuana; crack cocaine; inhalants; bath salts; prescription pills; and others.

"The simple fact is, folks, we're losing this country," he said. "This room should be packed tonight."

Around 15 people showed up at the Summerdale Municipal Complex to attend the seminar.

"Nobody seems to give a rat's butt," Ingram said.