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1. What is methamphetamine?

There is a new drug menace in your neighborhood. It’s called methamphetamine, an illegal and very addictive drug. It is made in illegal laboratories hurriedly set up in bathrooms, basements, garages and many other places in and around a residence. Many neighborhoods, just like yours, have already seen these makeshift laboratories. An explosion in one area filled the air with toxic chemicals.

2. How is methamphetamine made?

Methamphetamine is made with common household products sold in stores throughout your city. Many of the products are listed on our Methamphetamine page.

3. Are these household products dangerous?

Used as designed, these household products are generally safe. Mixed together, as they are to make methamphetamine, they can become explosive and/or give off toxic fumes that attack mucous membranes, skin, eyes, and the respiratory tract. They can even kill. Innocent people, including children, have died when methamphetamine labs blew up.

4. What can I do?

There are certain things that you as a private citizen can do to help stop methamphetamine manufacturers in your neighborhood. Drug dealers and methamphetamine manufacturers have common habits which are easily observed by the average citizen. If you notice anything suspicious, please contact your local police or sheriff’s department at 918-272-2244.