methamphetamine
About the Idaho Meth Project
All of the law Enforcement officials, drug counselors and Idaho state Legislatures agree there has never been a drug as powerful, addictive, and quick to destroy lives and communities as methamphetamine. Meth seems to be the top drug of choice in Idaho and the top drug problem. The social and financial consequences of METH are [...]
Missouri awards $7 million to Drug Task Force
Missouri Department of Public Safety announced today they will have a $7 million grant for law enforcement officials across Missouri to combat illegal drug and drug-related crimes. The multi-jurisdictional drug task force will get continued help and strength during these times of tight budgets. These grants will help Missouri communities become safer and stronger by [...]
Two Fresno, CA meth abusers killed in high-speed chase
According to Channel 6 News based out of San Diego, two car thieves that were shot and killed by California patrolmen were high on methamphetamine. This report came after a toxicology test conducted by the coroner of Fresno County. Sharon Mello, the driver of the car, had also been high on morphine. 48-year old Mello [...]
Louisiana Mother Pushes for New Drug Rehab Laws
Stephanie Parker, a Haughton, Louisiana resident, is working to change how the Louisiana courts handle involuntary commitment to drug rehab after her daughter nearly died from methamphetamine addiction. Parker’s daughter, 26, is a Type I diabetic, and became addicted to meth after her leaving her husband just one year ago. Since then, Parker’s daughter has [...]
Methamphetamine Labs Found in Alabama
Alabama has been a hotbed of activity for methamphetamine labs. As a matter of fact, another two arrests for operating meth labs were conducted in Alabama just last week. A methamphetamine lab or “meth lab” is a place where meth is cooked. Meth is a synthetic drug composed of a base of pseudoephedrine, which can [...]
Meth Seizures Up In Las Cruces, New Mexico
According to new statistics released by Las Cruces, NM authorities, methamphetamine seizures are on the rise. Almost all of the drugs seized by local police and state officials were from members of Mexican drug cartels. Typically cocaine is the most problematic of the drugs crossing the border, but this year there was a spike in [...]
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