Mark Woodward, a spokesperson for the Oklahoma Bureau, shares that most Americans are unaware that their new homes or apartments are contaminated with meth’s toxic residue. Homeowners should take precautionary measures and have their homes tested for drug contamination.

1. The Hazards of
Methamphetamine in
Homes
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2. Mark Woodward, a spokesperson for the Oklahoma Bureau, shares that most Americans
are unaware that their new homes or apartments are contaminated with meth’s toxic
residue. Homeowners should take precautionary measures and have their homes tested
for drug contamination.
The Toxic Residue
According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), methamphetamine is a very
strong and addictive drug that endangers the central nervous system. It is an odorless
white crystal powder that evaporates when exposed to heat. The vapor then sticks to a
certain object and forms back into crystals.
NIDA says that methamphetamine was created in the early 20th century from
amphetamine, its parent drug. Amphetamine is a drug used in bronchial inhalers. Both
drugs, when taken, make a person more active and talkative. Their appetite will decrease
and they will experience euphoria.

3. The institute says that the only difference between methamphetamine and amphetamine
is that a higher amount of the former drug seeps into the brain, which makes it more
stimulating than the latter. Meth lasts long in the body and is dangerous to the central
nervous system.
The Unknown Presence of Meth in Homes
The Drug Enforcement Administration reveals that there was a total of 84,000 meth labs
seized in 2004. However, Woodward says that authorities only discovered five percent of
the total expected meth labs in the country.
Jonathan Hankins shared that he bought a new Klamath Falls home in June thinking he
got a good deal. After three weeks, he and his wife experienced nosebleeds, dry mouth,
and headaches. Mazzuca says that decontamination services cost about USD 5,000 to
USD 10,000.
Home buyers should test a potential home for meth contamination before moving in. For
those who have already bought homes, it is better to have them tested before the
symptoms kick in. This will save time, money, and the family’s health.

4. Sources:
 http://aerolitegroup.com/
 http://money.cnn.com/2013/02/12/real_estate/home-meth-lab
 http://www.methinyourhouse.com/health-effects-of-third-hand-meth.html
 https://www.drugabuse.gov/publications/research-reports/methamphetamine/what-
methamphetamine