Quick facts

Meth flows north
Authorities believe that the popularity of meth spreads from the south to the north. In 1999, Iowa had 500 labs discovered, Kansas had 492, and Missouri had 628 cases. Police believe Minnesota will follow this trend.

Year	Labs raided	Grams seized
1997	0	59
1998	0	122
1999	1	408
2000	26	441

Meth flows into our area
Law enforcement officials raided 26 meth labs in eight counties in southeastern Minnesota. Counties include Dodge, Fillmore, Goodhue, Houston, Mower, Olmsted, Wabasha and Winona.

Street names
Desoxyn, crank, crystal, glass, ice, speed

Legitimate medical uses
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, obesity, narcolepsy

Why are meth labs dangerous?
When the household products are mixed together to make methamphetamine they may give off toxic fumes. Deadly explosions are also possible.

Why is meth becoming common?
It's made with common household products.

Legitimate medical uses
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, obesity, narcolepsy

How it's taken
Injected, swallowed, smoked or sniffed

Effects of methamphetamine
• Increased heart rate
• Irregular heartbeat
• Increased blood pressure
• Irreversible damage to blood vessels in the brain
• Respiratory problems
• Anorexia
• Cardiovascular collapse
• Death

Source: Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, Southeastern Minnesota Drug Task Force

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