Why is the manufacturing of meth dangerous?
Many chemicals found in labs are poisonous by themselves or poisonous and explosive when mixed with other chemicals. One gas that is sometimes produced in meth labs is odorless, but fatal within seconds. Explosion and fire are dangers associated with “cooking.” The chemicals are involved in causing short-term and permanent brain damage (neurotoxicity), developmental and growth problems in children and teens, reproductive system toxicity, internal and external chemical burns, cancer, heart problems, immune system problems, respiratory problems, and other health problems. See also the section on Reporting Meth Activities.
Many chemicals found in labs are poisonous by themselves or poisonous and explosive when mixed with other chemicals. One gas that is sometimes produced in meth labs is odorless, but fatal within seconds. Explosion and fire are dangers associated with “cooking.” The chemicals are involved in causing short-term and permanent brain damage (neurotoxicity), developmental and growth problems in children and teens, reproductive system toxicity, internal and external chemical burns, cancer, heart problems, immune system problems, respiratory problems, and other health problems. See also the section on Reporting Meth Activities.
