Meth

"The Meth Epidemic." PBS. PBS, 17 May 2011. Web. 06 Feb. 2014.

This Frontline piece is a scholarly, semi-popular video that describes the meth epidemic that initially hit the west coast. It chronicled the efforts of law enforcement to identify and cut off the sources of meth. The control of ephedrine and pseudoephedrine was integral to the DEA and local police's efforts but with every victory, the cooks managed to find a new way around regulations. This is a reliable source because they drew information from a reporter who spent years dedicated to looking into this epidemic and it was produced by PBS. Much of the information is outdated for today's audience because it is several years old.

Davies, Dave, perf. Big Pharma And Meth Cooks Agree: Keep Cold Meds Over The Counter.

Fresh Air. Rec. 26 Sept. 2013. WHYY, 2013. MP3.

The recording of Fresh Air, originally aired on the radio, describes the meth and the way that "cooks" create it. It is relatively easy to produce when someone has the right ingredients but can be highly volatile. Meth labs are generally more common in rural, poor areas of the United States but the regulation of pseudoephedrine is attempting to cut down on meth production and addiction. Big pharma, however, is against the regulation of the highly lucrative chemical needed many common cold medicinces. This scholarly interview is reliable because it was produced by NPR and has sufficient research and first hand accounts to back it up.

Rayman, Noah. "Breaking Bad Comes True: Blue Meth On Rise in New Mexico Read More:

'Breaking Bad' Blue Meth Appears in New Mexico http://nation.time.com/2014/01/14/breaking-bad-comes-true-blue-meth-on-rise-in-new-mexico/#ixzz2sfHsnfDO." Breaking Bad Comes True Blue Meth On Rise in New Mexico Comments. Time, n.d. Web. 07 Feb. 2014.

Based on the popular tv show, Breaking Bad, "blue meth" is on the rise in New Mexico and surrounding areas. Blue crystalized candy has been sold by stores as a tourist gimmick, but the presence of actual drug is increasing rapidly. The drug, though marketed well with Breaking Bad, is impure as it is cut with additional chemicals stateside that cause adverse sideffects beyond addiction. This article is reliable because it is based on a news story from the area and it was produced by Time magazine, a reputable institution.