David Parnell former meth addict survives suicide attempt - video
December 29, 2008
David Parnell. a former meth addict from TN, tried to commit suicide by shooting himself, when his wife threatened to leave him and take their 7 children with them. He survived his suicide attempt but still craved methamphetamine for a year. Parnell had been a meth addict for 14 years. He is now touring the country trying to keep kids from ever trying meth by sharing his story.
The life story of David Parnell is one that not only hits home with students who may be exposed to meth by family members or friends, it is a story that teaches communities more about meth addiction. If you suspect a meth lab in your neighborhood, think about what David Parnell says about what goes on in the homes of meth users. Think about the children who are living with meth addicts. Think about the dangers they face from meth lab chemicals and meth lab explosions. Contacting your local police department will save innocent lives and help meth addicts can back in control of their lives before a tragedy happens.
For more information about David Parnell and his story, please visit his website called “Facing the Dragon, One Man’s Battle Against Methamphetamine”. www.facingthedragon.org
Children get decontaminated after a meth lab home bust
October 29, 2008
Everything inside of a home that’s being used to make methamphetamine gets contaminated with toxic chemicals, including the adults and children living inside of them.
Are you a landlord that is worried about renting your property to a meth lab cook? If you haven’t read our list of precautions for landlords yet, you can click here to see them now.
Meth Lab Cleanup Video: Beware of shady contractors
September 20, 2008
Before you hire any contractor to clean up your meth lab home, make sure that they are licensed to do the work according to your state’s standards.
Three week old infant found in N.C. meth lab home
September 19, 2008
Police in Catawba County busted a meth lab home that was the home of a 3 week old baby. Reporters on the scene spoke to neighbors surrounding the home about how they felt after they got news about the bust.
McAllen Texas gets a wake up call about meth
June 29, 2008
More than 200 pounds of methamphetamine were discovered by Texas police in early June, along with nearly thirty pounds of cocaine and nearly 20 lbs of heroin. The amount of methamphetamine involved in the bust now causes great concern for McAllen’s police chief, as it should for anyone living in the area. Meth and meth ingredients continue to be a threat to America.
Meth Labs contaminate drinking water
August 15, 2007