Meth: The Home-cooked Menace

by Dirk Johnson

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.

Genres: Drugs

157 pages, Paperback

First published September 15, 2005

Reviews

[Tammie Lagimodiere]

This was a very interesting book to read.
Really give you insight into what a meth user goes through, how meth is created and where it came from.
I also liked how they had real meth users stories in there

[corinne · Rating 2 out of 5]

I read this in one sitting, trying to delve into a reality that many people I work with have faced or are facing. I am not one for the expose style journalism or what feels like writing for shock value, which this book leans on pretty heavy.
that said, meth use is shocking and heart-breaking and i hope more and more funds are taken away from criminalization and put into treatment.

[Jessica · Rating 3 out of 5]

Very good for a general introduction to the concept of meth; a bit too contrived dramatic for me at parts, but overall very informative and well-researched.