Meth Labs and Sharps Cleanup Methamphetamine is a highly addictive drug that is made or “cooked’ using unusual ingredients such as ammonia, lithium, anhydrous ammonia, acetone, iodine, pet urine, red phosphorus and ether. Meth, when ingested, has a powerful effect on the central nervous system as a stimulant, which makes the user highly dependent on it. Hence, it leads to high relapse rates, undesirable side effects and consequences.
The production of meth can affect an individual, physically as well as psychologically. It can also have an impact on domestic household (if he/she has immediate family members residing along with him/her), on the environment, as well as the neighborhood. Meth labs do not refer to a conventional laboratory setting – it can range from makeshift operations (huts, vans, cars, garages, etc.) to highly sophisticated rooms. They can be set up in private residences, apartments, hotel rooms and even commercial establishments. There are many ways of taking meth, of which, injection is the most common method, due to which this method gives a quick high or euphoria to the meth user. Hence, during a meth lab detection/cleanup, there is a high likelihood that there will be