Meth The Home-cooked Menace
Meth The Home-cooked Menace by Dirk Johnson, published by Hazelden in 2005, offers a detailed examination of the impact of methamphetamine abuse in America. This 157-page book presents a thorough analysis of the personal, social, and environmental consequences associated with the rise of meth use and production. Johnson, an award-winning journalist, provides readers with current statistics and insights into the dangers of this drug, highlighting its affordability and accessibility due to the proliferation of clandestine cooking labs.
In this edition, readers will find an exploration of the physical and mental toll that methamphetamine takes on individuals and communities. Johnson discusses the unique characteristics of meth compared to other substances and outlines the extensive damage it inflicts on families and society at large. While the narrative includes discouraging facts about the epidemic, it also sheds light on successful initiatives aimed at combating meth production and addiction, along with inspiring stories from those in recovery. This book serves as a critical resource for understanding the complexities of substance abuse and the ongoing efforts to address this pressing issue.
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A harrowing look at the personal, social, and environmental impact of America’s newest drug abuse trend.
Methamphetamine has been around for decades, but the recent surge in clandestine “cooking” labs in homes, hotel rooms, and even cars has made this toxic stimulant exceptionally affordable, accessible, and dangerous. With staggering facts and up-to-the-minute information, award-winning journalist Dirk Johnson has written the definitive book about America’s methamphetamine pandemic. Johnson examines the unprecedented physical, mental, social, and environmental destruction caused by meth use and meth production. He explains why this drug is so harmful, how it differs from other drugs, and how it has devastated individuals, families, and communities. While the facts are decidedly discouraging, Johnson describes successful national, state, and local efforts to fight meth production and prevent addiction, and shares hopeful stories from recovering meth addicts.
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