methamphetimine

Mysterious Duffel Bag Raises Drug Concerns in Somerset

Associated Press — Mon, 01 Oct 2012 14:15:51 +0000

A duffel bag found in a Somerset cemetary is raising concerns about possible illegal meth production. Somerset Police Sgt. Mike Correll says someone left the satchel at the Somerset City Cemetary over the weekend. Authorities found multiple components needed to make methamphetamine in the bag. Correll called the discovery a chilling sign of what could be the new place to hide active meth labs.

Injuries from Meth Lab Fires in Region Causing Explosive Emergency Room Costs

Kevin Willis — Thu, 12 Jul 2012 14:40:55 +0000

One-hundred-thirty thousand dollars. That’s the average hospital cost of treating someone who has suffered burns in a meth lab fire—60% more than other burn patients. On top of that, most meth patients are uninsured.

In Tennessee, a Mixed Bag When it Comes to Crime Rates

Kevin Willis — Wed, 23 May 2012 15:05:34 +0000

Drug crimes in Tennessee have risen to their second-highest number in eleven years. That comes despite the fact that overall crime rates in the Volunteer State are dropping. On the one hand, Tennessee has experienced four years of general crime declines. On the other hand, the Tennessean reports that drug-related incidents are on the rise throughout the state.

Barren County Man Reveals Realities of Meth Addiction and Recovery

Kevin Willis — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 20:34:02 +0000

Forty-two year old Chris Thomason of Glasgow was once what he calls “a model citizen” who coached Little League, held a management level position at a local factory, and earned a decent living. Then he started smoking meth, and he lost everything.

Meth's Damage to Mind and Body Unlike Any Other Drug

Kevin Willis — Tue, 20 Mar 2012 18:00:16 +0000

One reason methamphetamine is wreaking havoc on our region is the highly addictive nature of the drug. Meth impacts the brain in ways other drugs don’t, making it much easier for users to become addicts, and much harder for addicts to give up the habit.