The Meth Epidemic

Synopsis

In Portland, Oregon, a police officer confronts a meth user in a trailer park, a place once overrun by addiction. The documentary details the rise of methamphetamine abuse in the United States, tracing its roots from the 1970s to the present. It outlines the regulatory changes made in 2006, which limited sales of pseudoephedrine, a key ingredient in meth. Despite these efforts, new methods like "shake and bake" have emerged, allowing cooks to produce meth with minimal ingredients. The film also discusses the pharmaceutical industry's role in the ongoing crisis.