Hiring a Certified Decontamination Specialist

Hiring a Certified Decontamination Specialist

Do-it-yourself projects and home improvement can be a satisfying way to spend your time. They’re also a great way to save money and build independence in maintaining your home. However, when it comes to meth contamination, DIY usually turns into more of an SOS. That’s...
Mobile Meth Labs and Auctions

Mobile Meth Labs and Auctions

“I didn’t have any idea people did that. Can’t imagine a much worse place for cooking meth.” – Jordan Thompson.     Mobile Meth Labs and Auctions     Over the last few weeks, we’ve explored several issues relating to meth and cars. Today,...
Stolen Cars and Meth: Theft, Regulations, and Insurance

Stolen Cars and Meth: Theft, Regulations, and Insurance

Car theft is a real concern for Utah citizens. In fact, SLCPD documented 1,952 cases in 2017 alone. And the UPD reported 68 stolen cars in just April of this year. That’s a lot, nearly two times the national average (according to an article by Fox News)....
Meth and Cars: Could There Be Meth in My Car?

Meth and Cars: Could There Be Meth in My Car?

It’s bad enough having your car stolen, as Sarah Michelson will tell you. Finding yourself sick and high on the side of the freeway? That’s what we’d call adding insult to injury. You’ve probably read a few stories like Sarah’s in the...
Interviews With Former Meth Users: Amber

Interviews With Former Meth Users: Amber

All human beings possess some degree of inherent complexity. That fact is simply intrinsic to our species. In a given moment, we’re capable of experiencing dozens of emotions and diametric thoughts. We can think critically about the world, ourselves, and each other...
Interviews With Former Meth Users: David

Interviews With Former Meth Users: David

The first thing you’ll notice about David (should you ever have the privilege of meeting him) is laughter. You’ll hear it echoing down the hall from whatever room he occupies, spreading to the people around him. Spend an afternoon at his side, and it won’t take long...
Interviews With Former Meth Users: Steve

Interviews With Former Meth Users: Steve

There are few people on the face of this planet that understand authenticity as thoroughly as Steve. When he speaks, you can sense a level of earnest intention that has become all too rare in our society. He is a deep feeler and possesses insight into the fundamental...
Meth and Stigma: The Truth About Your Property Value

Meth and Stigma: The Truth About Your Property Value

Greetings and welcome back. We’re glad you’ve joined us as we continue our discussion on meth and stigma. For those who read last week’s blog, you know we discussed the role of visibility in stigmatizing meth houses. And, as we saw, there are...
Meth Houses and Stigma: Is Your Property Value Doomed?

Meth Houses and Stigma: Is Your Property Value Doomed?

Meth is a particularly stigmatized substance. And to be fair, there’s a good reason for that. Meth is a dangerous drug, and there are plenty of examples of people finding themselves ill only to discover contamination later. It makes sense, then, that when a house test...
Home Methamphetamine Tests: Are They Accurate?

Home Methamphetamine Tests: Are They Accurate?

There are two primary types of home methamphetamine tests – instant and laboratory testing kits. However, we’ve already posted another article about the differences between them. So, rather than revisit all that information, we’d like to tell you a story. As always,...