Jan 24th, 2010 · Sheriff Tom Allen says he has found a way to keep kids off methamphetamine. If they could see what they'd look like after using the highly addictive drug, it might get them to stay away from it forever. With help from some image-altering software, Allen is out to show teens the face of meth.
Oct 31st, 2009 · The number of methamphetamine lab seizures has increased for the first time in six years. It's been a particular problem in Oklahoma where a new, simpler way to cook meth combined with efforts by a Mexican drug cartel have fueled the spread of the drug. Gail Banzet of member station KOSU reports.
Oct 23rd, 2009 · Weekends at Bellevue is psychiatrist Julie Holland's account of her years treating patients in a New York City psychiatric ER. She says one of the hardest parts of her job was figuring out which patients were manic or schizophrenic and which were high on cocaine or methamphetamines.
Sep 3rd, 2009 · The number of methamphetamine lab seizures has increased for the first time in six years nationwide. Federal authorities say meth production is more widespread because meth manufacturers found a simpler way to cook it. That has law enforcement trying to find new ways to combat an old problem.
Jul 18th, 2009 · A prominent NASCAR driver tested positive for methamphetamines a second time. Now his mom is telling tales on him to national media. NASCAR's drug testing is a recent phenomenon, and with the Jeremy Mayfield scandal causing such a ruckus, sportswriter Ryan McGee fears NASCAR's attempts to lure new fans to the sport will be crushed. Guy Raz talks with McGee about what this scandal will do to NASCAR's reputation.
Jul 8th, 2009 · In his new book, Methland: The Death and Life of an American Small Town, Nick Reding describes how methamphetamine transformed the town of Oelwein, Iowa — and how the town attempted to combat the epidemic.
Nov 28th, 2008 · As part of StoryCorps' National Day of Listening project, Alex Cohen talks to her father, Kip, about his addiction to methamphetamines and his process of recovery. The project encourages people to sit down with a loved one on Nov. 28, the day after Thanksgiving, and record a meaningful conversation.
Jul 24th, 2007 · U.S. authorities have arrested an alleged chemical broker who they say helped manufacture huge quantities of methamphetamines. Zhenli Ye Gon was surprised by Drug Enforcement Administration agents at a restaurant in Maryland.