Barren County Man Reveals Realities of Meth Addiction and Recovery
Forty-two year old Chris Thomason of Glasgow was once what he calls “a model citizen” who coached Little League, held a management level position at a local factory, and earned a decent living. Then he...
View ArticleGroup Opposed to Kentucky Meth Bills Spent Record Amount on Lobbying
A lobbying group for various drug manufacturers has set a record for money spent during a Kentucky legislative session. The Consumer Healthcare Products Association spent nearly half a million dollars...
View ArticleIn Tennessee, a Mixed Bag When it Comes to Crime Rates
Drug crimes in Tennessee have risen to their second-highest number in eleven years. That comes despite the fact that overall crime rates in the Volunteer State are dropping. On the one hand, Tennessee...
View ArticleInjuries from Meth Lab Fires in Region Causing Explosive Emergency Room Costs
One-hundred-thirty thousand dollars. That’s the average hospital cost of treating someone who has suffered burns in a meth lab fire—60% more than other burn patients. On top of that, most meth patients...
View ArticleReport: Meth Lab Busts in Kentucky Declining
A report from the Kentucky Drug Control Policy Office says the number of methamphetamine labs found in the state in 2012 has dropped after a peak year.The report lists 1,060 labs being discovered last...
View ArticleBill Limiting Pseudoephedrine Purchases Gets Early Support
A supposed compromise on a bill aimed at cracking down on meth production in Kentucky is once again making its way through the state Senate. The bill passed committee quickly Thursday morning.
View ArticleCompromise Anti-Meth Bill Hits Roadblocks at Kentucky Legislature
A bill dealing with pseudoephedrine usage could be in trouble for the second straight legislative session. Supporters of restricting PSE use thought they had a compromise. Previous bills have attempted...
View ArticleEffort to Restrict Pseudoephedrine Sales Up for House Debate
A proposal to restrict the purchase of pseudoephedrine-containing medicine is now up for discussion in the Kentucky House. The medicine is a key ingredient in meth production.
View ArticleMeth's Damage to Mind and Body Unlike Any Other Drug
One reason methamphetamine is wreaking havoc on our region is the highly addictive nature of the drug. Meth impacts the brain in ways other drugs don’t, making it much easier for users to become...
View ArticleTennessee Governor Announces Anti-Meth Legislation
Governor Bill Haslam is proposing legislation that would require a prescription for more than a 20-day supply of cold medicines that are used to make methamphetamine.The Republican governor said...
View ArticleDrug Roundup in Pulaski County Targets Low-Level Dealers Ahead of Push...
A drug roundup in Pulaski County is targeting lower-level dealers ahead of future efforts against higher-level offenders.Forty-seven drug-related indictments with nearly 70 felony charges have been...
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