The lack of knowledge allows it to grow. Wethington said meth-related cases come into his office constantly. Fifteen meth cases will go before the grand jury in June, he said. It's taxing in all aspects of law enforcement, but we are making strides with this forum and through the legislature. Knight said he has treated people suffering effects of taking the drug and from people injured attempting to mix chemicals and form the drug.
Many injuries are respiratory burns from inhaling the toxic chemicals used to make meth.
Cain said meth has become a community problem. Cain said residents shouldn't be afraid to get involved if they know a person who uses meth or feel like it may being produced where they live. Knight said family members should attempt to get a user to seek treatment. They're not bad people. Many of them want to quit are tears because they can't.