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Meth Addiction
Meth addiction still remains a major problem. And, unfortunately, it doesn’t seem to be getting any better.
Any addiction can cause death. But, meth involves mixing chemicals that were not meant for human consumption (heck, they’re barely meant for human USE, and then only with extreme caution) with some things that humans can take (cold medicines, for instance).
Meth addiction…OK, just meth use, period, is a whole ‘nother ball of wax. Not only can a person be poisoned on the inside by the chemicals that were used to make the meth, but outside damage can occur as well.
Some of the chemicals, even before they are mixed to make the meth, are harmful if spilled on the skin in their undiluted form. When mixed, the vapors themselves can actually cause worse skin burns or blistering than just one chemical being spilled onto skin.
And, breathing ammonia or bleach or any other caustic substance can literally “eat the lungs” away, so imagine what breathing that “witch’s brew” that is concocted when making meth can do to a body.
Already, it is impossible to get some types of over-the-counter cold medicines without going directly to a pharmacy. And, now, it’s been discovered that purchases of bleach, ammonia, and other ingredients that have been known to be used in meth production are being tracked. If it seems that too much is being bought in too short a time, then a raised flag is raised.
Does this mean that someone who is buying ten gallons of bleach because he or she is going to pressure-wash their house could be considered a meth maker? Could be. And, that isn’t really fair, although the logic does make a little sense.
But, can’t something else be done to “separate the wheat from the chaff”? Any ideas?
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