Meth is a strongly attractive drug for many teens, and it is extremely addictive. It is readily available across US, whether you live in a rural community or a city. And the impact of Meth use can last a lifetime.


Some of the common signs and symptoms of Meth use in teens include:
» Dilated pupils, dark circles or bags under their eyes
» Increased sensitivity to noise and light
» Increased level of self confidence and euphoria
» "Wired" - Restless, excitable and anxious
» Noticeable change in sleeping patterns
» Weight loss (rapid, extreme)
» Irritability or aggressiveness
» Drastic mood swings
» Dizziness or confusion, disconnected chatter
» Complaints of chest pain, rapid breathing
» Excessive sweating and body odor
» Bad breath, poor dental hygiene and tooth grinding
» Dry, itchy skin
» Hanging out with a different group of friends
» Subtle changes in conversations and behavior with friends (use coded language, more secretive about possessions or activities)
» Negative change in appearance, greasy hair, skin sores
» Change in attire, clothes that highlight drug use
» Noticeable change in values, lying, stealing, etc.
» Increase in borrowing money or trading of possessions
» Presence of paraphernalia

If you notice one or two of these signs, it does not necessarily mean your teen is using Meth. But these are red flags of a serious issue. And the more symptoms you notice, the more danger your teen is facing.
Please note, too, that if teens use marijuana before trying Meth, the changes you observe might (at first) seem positive. They may go from being negative and unmotivated to self-confident, energetic and positive. They may begin to complete schoolwork and chores without their previous habit of complaining.
Some parents and teachers have unwittingly supported a teen's Meth use by responding to the behavior changes by saying things like, "I like this change of attitude," or " I don't know what you are doing, but whatever it is, I like it." To guard against unconsciously encouraging Meth use, do not immediately praise sudden changes in behavior. Watch for possible signs of Meth use and talk to other adults concerned with your teen before reinforcing the changes.



This picture shows some of the stuff Meth cooks use to make the drug.  Some of the stuff used to make Meth

There are a lot of different recipes floating around - but they all need pseudoephedrine in order to make the real thing.  These other items are used to either get the pseudoephedrine out of the OTC meds, or to create the chemical reaction that ends up as Meth.  These other things, like drain cleaner, brake fluid and lye, are supposed to be eliminated in the Meth cooking, but if the cooks don't really know what they are doing, the final product could be contaminated with the toxic chemicals.  

 Meth cooks make the drug in labs - but that's not a lab like your school science room.  A Meth lab can be in a house or garage...  

Here is a true Iodine Recipe ingredients.

We are listing this so parents will know what to keep an eye out for.

But we are not listing the whole recipe just the ingredients. 

  • 1 Case Regular Pint size Mason Jars ( Used for canning)
  • 2 Boxes Contact 12 hour time released tablets.
  • 3 Bottles of Heet.
  • 4 feet of surgical tubing.
  • 1 Bottle of Rubbing Alchohol.
  • 1 Gallon Muriatic Acid ( Used for cleaning concrete)
  • 1 Gallon of Coleman's Fuel
  • 1 Gallon of Aceton
  • 1 Pack of Coffee Filters
  • 1 Electric Skillet ( If you don't know what iam talking about i will have pics later)
  • 4 Bottles Iodine Tincture 2% (don't get the declorized it won't work)
  • 2 Bottles of Hydrogen peroxide
  • 3 20 0z Coke Bottles (Plastic type)(with Lids/caps)
  • 1 Can Red Devils Lye
  • 1 Pair of sharp scissors
  • 4 Boxes Book Matches (try to get the ones with brown/red striker pads)
  • 1 pyrodex baking dish
  • 1 Box execto razor blades single sided
  • 1 digital scale that reads grams
  • 2 gallons distilled water \
  • 1 Roll Aluminum foil tape
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