Methamphetamine is one of the most aggressive and destructive drugs affecting our society today. It is commonly available in schools, nightclubs, and from street dealers.

Many young adults come into contact with this drug without having any idea of what it actually is made of. Truthfully most of the meth available on the streets is not made from any specific formula. The simple fact that it is not as difficult to manufacture as most other drugs makes methamphetamine unique in a terrible way. It is produced by people who are either already addicted to the drug or others who are out only to make a profit. People who get into the drug trade are usually individuals who are dangerous. Violence goes hand in hand with this business because the competing market is controlled by criminals. Honestly, the illicit dealers who succeed best in this business tend to also be the most violent. The other kind of meth dealer/producer is someone who is strung out on the drug. These people are accidents waiting to happen. They are paranoid and can have unprovoked personality changes fueled by meth.

School-aged children are coming into contact with these kinds of unstable people to get the drug. These kids then put the drug into their bodies assuming that someone, somewhere, checked to make sure it was safe. Actually, among career criminals who do not take the drug, it is common practice to test a new batch by inviting junkies over for a free sample, if they don’t die then it is deemed “ready to sell.” Most illegal methamphetamine if it were sent to a lab for identification would come back with indicators such as, “poisonous-not fit for human consumption” or “exceedingly high acid content avoid contact with skin.” Even if methamphetamine were produced by concerned intelligent chemist the results of addiction are still horrifying. Staying up for days or even weeks at a time is more than the body can handle, these individuals can easily become so delusional and paranoid that they commit crimes, from simple theft to murder.