Substance Abuse: Methamphetamine
Tuesday, March 23, 2010Rob Chambers
Much has been said in the news about the illegal drug methamphetamine (or meth) and cold and sinus medications like Sudafed containing the drug pseudoephedrine.
Meth is a highly addictive, illegal drug that has an intense stimulating effect on the brain. Meth typically contains ingredients like Drano and ammonia nitrate (fertilizer), but the necessary ingredient for producing meth is pseudoephedrine. Without pseudoephedrine meth cannot be made.
In response to widespread use and problems associated with meth, Mississippi lawmakers recently passed a law that will make cold and sinus medications like Sudafed available only by a doctor’s… Read Full Article