Youngsters exposed to methamphetamine before birth had increased cognitive problems at age 7.5 years, highlighting the need for early intervention to improve academic outcomes and reduce the potential ...

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When police announced the seizure of $1 million worth of methamphetamine in Douglas County earlier this week, the case was remarkable because it was the largest meth bust ever in the area. But, though ...

Paul was a Senior Legal Research Fellow in the Meese Center for Legal and Judicial Studies at The Heritage Foundation. In 2022, approximately 1.6 million Americans aged 12 and older reported suffering ...

The evening before the Hillsboro meth lab raids, Buros was involved in a multi-county radiological alert that originated in Iowa County. Eventually it ended without incident, but the hazard required ...

Methamphetamine — also known as ice or crystal meth — is a highly addictive psychostimulant drug similar to amphetamine. It has powerful euphoric effects similar to those of cocaine. But, its use can ...

After years of urging by criminal justice professionals, a federal sentencing commission is poised to reform the meth laws to ...

Methamphetamine is the largest synthetic drug industry in the world and the most consumed stimulant in the United States, far surpassing the consumption of cocaine. It is also fueling the criminal ...

Methamphetamine is a potent synthetic stimulant that affects the central nervous system. It is highly addictive and can cause serious health complications for people who use it, both short and ...

A police officer packs up bags of methamphetamine after a news conference in Atlanta to announce the seizure of an estimated $6 million worth of the drug on Wednesday, May 13, 2009. John Bazemore / ...