Decontaminate a meth lab: What you have to do when the police leave

What happens after the police bust a home that’s been used as a meth lab? When there has been a meth lab bust at the home, an initial cleanup of the property will be conducted by a Hazmat crew that will be called in by the police. The Hazmat team will remove any containers and [...]

Chronic Toxicity: The meth lab toxins that keep on giving

What kind of health problems can be caused by living in a home that’s been used as a meth lab? Living in a former meth lab home that is still contaminated with toxic chemicals over a period of months or years can have long term effects on your health. Long term exposure to toxins is [...]

Caveat Emptor – Essential Latin words for meth lab home buyers

Caveat Emptor is a term that lawyers, judges, and realtors know well, but how many home buyers know what it means? If you’re not a lawyer, judge, or a realtor, you probably don’t know or care what Caveat Emptor means. Yet, if you’re thinking about buying a home, it is probably one of the most [...]

What are VOCS ?

VOCS or “volatile organic compounds” are carbon-based chemicals that evaporate easily at room temperature. VOCS can be found in everyday products like paint, varnish, paint stripping chemicals and adhesives. Although, commonly used for legitimate purposes, they are also used in the process of manufacturing methamphetamine. Exposure to VOCS cause health problems, which

Smurfing – It’s not about cartoons anymore

Smurfing definition – buying ingredients to make meth by purchasing ingredients used to make meth in small quantities from several locations. The increase in smurfing by meth cooks have grown from the passage of laws restricting the sale of products containing pseudoephedrine and the increased awareness of the public about meth labs.

Meth Tweaker – the boogie man is real

What does a meth tweaker look like? What does a meth tweaker act like? A meth tweaker is a heavy meth abuser who hasn’t slept for days.  Tweakers can go as long as 15 days without sleep. Their behavior is highly unpredictable and frequently violent. Here are some common signs of someone addicted to meth: [...]