The woman’s brother says their dad groomed them to become criminals as they were growing up. Last May, Kenna Harmon was sentenced to more than 21 years in prison after admitting to her role in leading one of the largest methamphetamine rings in Missouri’s history. But her life seemed destined for trouble long before that. … Continue reading Woman Sentenced For Leading Massive Meth Ring In Missouri
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Meth, Opioid Abuse Intertwine In Pennsylvania
“They go hand-in-hand. Many are literally just making meth, just to sell it, and support their heroin habit,” said a Pennsylvania police chief. As the nation focuses on the dangers of the synthetic opioid fentanyl, use of methamphetamine has continued to rise around the country. However, in rural Pennsylvania, law enforcement said that there is… Continue reading Meth, Opioid Abuse Intertwine In Pennsylvania
Meth Hospitalizations More Than Double
According to a new study, the number of meth-related hospitalizations is increasing much faster than opioid-related hospitalizations. The number of people visiting the hospital because of amphetamine-related illnesses rose 245% between 2008 and 2015, but the unprecedented rise in meth-related emergencies continues to be overshadowed by the opioid epidemic, experts say. “Nobody is paying attention,”… Continue reading Meth Hospitalizations More Than Double
Woman Accused Of Lacing Co-Worker's Drink With Meth
The woman says she is being framed and plans to fight the charges being levied against her. A North Carolina woman took a workplace dispute to the next level when she reportedly laced a coworker’s drink with methamphetamine as part of an on-going disagreement, causing him to need medical attention. Charissa Walker, 41, has been… Continue reading Woman Accused Of Lacing Co-Worker's Drink With Meth
Meth Shipment Was Disguised As Aztec Artifacts
A drug ring attempted to ship nearly 12 kilograms of meth to Hawaii disguised as decorative Aztec items. At first glance, they might have appeared to be ancient artifacts, or at least cheesy souvenir imitations, but a shipment of Aztec-style statues and calendars actually contained pure methamphetamine bound for Hawaii, federal officials say. On Oct.… Continue reading Meth Shipment Was Disguised As Aztec Artifacts
Meth Makes A Rural Comeback In The Shadow Of The Opioid Crisis
“They came in with much purer, much cheaper meth and just flooded this region of the country,” says one DEA agent. While the opioid epidemic has been at the forefront of headlines and national attention, another danger has also been growing in the background: the use of methamphetamine in small, rural areas of the country. … Continue reading Meth Makes A Rural Comeback In The Shadow Of The Opioid Crisis
Beautiful Boy: An Interview with Nic Sheff
“A really cool expression of the family bond in the film is how the love survives everything that the disease can throw at it. Despite so much trauma, at the very end, you see that that core love never goes away.”The journey from addiction to recovery is a personal one, with details usually confined to… Continue reading Beautiful Boy: An Interview with Nic Sheff
Mom Accused Of Accidentally Killing Child With Drug-Tainted Breast Milk
Prosecutors argue that the child died because the mother had used methamphetamine and amphetamine. The homicide case against a Pennsylvania mother accused of accidentally killing her baby with drug-tainted breast milk will move forward, a judge ruled last week during an initial court appearance. Samantha Jones was arrested in July after an autopsy found methadone,… Continue reading Mom Accused Of Accidentally Killing Child With Drug-Tainted Breast Milk
Ice Cream Truck Reportedly Used As Front For Marijuana, Meth Sales
Authorities say the drugs in the truck had a street value between $2,000 and $4,000. A California ice cream truck was selling much more than just innocent summer treats when authorities caught up with it earlier in the week, alleging that the truck was a front for a drug-dealing business. Inside the Long Beach truck,… Continue reading Ice Cream Truck Reportedly Used As Front For Marijuana, Meth Sales
Scientists Dosed Artificial Brain With Meth For New Study
Scientists chose to use meth on the brain replica because much is still unknown about the the drug and its effects on the body. It’s no secret that certain drugs are bad for your brain. However, scientists at Harvard’s Wyss Institute for Biologically Inspired Engineering can now tell you exactly how bad meth is for… Continue reading Scientists Dosed Artificial Brain With Meth For New Study