Abstract
In many parts of the U.S. methamphetamine production remains a serious problem despite efforts to restrict access to precursor chemicals. Methamphetamine laboratories are a particular issue in rural areas, where many essential chemicals are available and where a lower population density means that noxious fumes are less likely to be noticed. This paper shows how the problem emerged and changed over time and includes: Early production in the U.S., the spread of meth production, the process of making meth, precursor control efforts, superlabs versus small local operations, health risks, contaminated lab sites, and children found in methamphetamine lab sites.
Recommended Citation
Weisheit, Ralph. 2008. "Making Methamphetamine." Journal of Rural Social Sciences, 23(2): Article 6. Available at: https://egrove.olemiss.edu/jrss/vol23/iss2/6
Publication Date
12-31-2008
