why you should be concerned when methamphetamine

1. Why you should be concerned when Methamphetamine clandestine cooking labs show up in your community

2. Public Awareness of the Dangers Associated with Methamphetamine

4. What is it Called? Meth Crystal Speed Glass Ice Crank Cat Christi Honey Dreams Clouds Peanut Butter

6. In the past, Methamphetamine was primarily associated with outlaw motorcycle gangs. Once considered a cult drug Fastest spreading drug to come from California 3 to 4 times as easy to make as the old drug 3 to 4 times as potent as the old drug Ingredients are common chemicals purchased over the counter 2 to 4 hours to cook a batch (old method took 20 hours)

7. Currently Michigan is experiencing a proliferation of �Mom and Pop� labs Seizures are ranging from grams to several pounds In 2002, 189 Methamphetamine labs were seized by MSP Between January and July 2003, 133 Methamphetamine labs were seized by MSP It is anticipated that by the end of 2003 at least 225 labs will be seized in Michigan Our trends are following those of western states Methamphetamine: Appeals to students, young professionals, minorities and women

8. Unfinished Product Powder Base Liquid Base May not resemble what is thought to be Methamphetamine Finished Product Granular Powder White to off-white, pink, yellow May have tacky or oily texture

13. How Methamphetamine affects individuals in your community�

14. Physical Effects Sweating Weight loss/malnutrition Increased heart rate Increased body temperature Increased blood pressure Insomnia Open sores and/or itchy, dry skin Uncontrollable body movements/seizures Shortness of breath Seizures Continuous/Excessive dilation of pupils Damage to internal organs, heart, liver, and brain

18. Psychological Effects Delusions Extreme paranoia Hallucinations Increased alertness Sense of well-being Prolonged depression Excessive excitation and talking Panic Anxiousness and nervousness Moodiness and irritability

20. How to spot a Methamphetamine cooking operation (Lab) in your community (neighborhood)

22. Location of labs Houses Businesses Hotel Rooms Apartments Garages Barns Storage Facilities Cars Fields Remote Locations

28. Chemicals commonly found at lab sites: Ephedrine/Pseudoephedrine cold tablets or diet pills Denatured alcohol, rubbing alcohol, or gas line anti-freeze (Heet) Starting fluid (ether) Muriatic or sulfuric acids, lye (drain cleaners) Solvents such as toluene, naphtha, camping fuel, paint thinner, freon, acetone Red phosphorous Iodine Anhydrous ammonia Hydrogen chloride gas

34. Why are Meth Labs so dangerous?The chemicals used to cook Methamphetamine will: React to air React to water React to shock or movement React to each other Attack your eyes Attack your lungs/kidneys Burn your skin KILL YOU

35. Other indicators that signal Methamphetamine cookers are in your neighborhood�

36. Unusually large and repetitive purchases or thefts of: Starter Fluid (Ether) Denatured Alcohol Heet (Methanol) Drano, Red Devil Lye, or other type of caustic soda Red Phosphorous, toluol, paint thinner Pseudoephedrine tablets (Mini-Thins, Sudafed, etc.) Sulfuric Acid (Battery Acid), Muriatic Acid Freon, Hydrogen Chloride Gas, Acetone DMSO2 or MSM (Animal nutritional supplement)

37. Anhydrous Ammonia Thefts of Anhydrous Ammonia product from farms and fertilizer dealers/outlets Anhydrous Ammonia tanks with tampered valves, hoses, attempts to drill holes in tanks Attempted theft of entire tanks

40. Clandestine Lab Dump Sites For every one pound of meth, six pounds of waste is created Hazardous materials including acids, solvents, caustics, and other toxic chemicals Dumped in ditches, roadsides, cul-de-sacs, rivers, lakes, backyards, drains, etc. Sites considered EPA toxic sites require special cleanup procedures

42. If you suspect a Methamphetamine Lab is operating in your neighborhood� DO NOT attempt to detain or apprehend individuals (they are dangerous) DO NOT enter the site (the environment of Meth operations is extremely hazardous)

43. Notify authorities immediately by calling 1 � 8 6 6 � M E T H T I P or 9-1-1 These numbers are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

44. How can you and your community help? Spread the word on the dangers of Methamphetamine Learn what signs to look for, how to report them, and do so! Call the Meth Tip Line (all calls remain anonymous/confidential) 1 � 8 6 6 � M E T H T I P