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The Meth Epidemic URL: http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/meth/ Description: This documentary, viewable online, "investigates the meth [methamphetamine] rampage in America: the appalling impact on individuals, families and communities, and the difficulty of controlling an essential ingredient in meth -- ephedrine and pseudoephedrine -- sold legally in over-the-counter cold remedies." Companion resources include essays, a FAQ, interviews, a map showing the spread of the epidemic, a timeline, readings and links, and a classroom guide. From PBS Frontline, in association with The Oregonian. Publisher: WGBH Educational Foundation Extra Keywords crystal meth speed Public Broadcasting Service uppers illegal drug Library of Congress Subject Headings: Drug abuse Methamphetamine abuse LII Database Information: Record 20909 created by Jennifer English on 03/13/2006 Last modification on 03/15/2006 Published: 03/16/2006 Funding agency: California State Library LII Item ID: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/20909 |