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on Wed Feb 3, 2010
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Mar 27, 2010
At the same time law enforcement officials try to crack down on methamphetamine abuse,
Missouri takes the lead in the numberMicrosoft Windows XP Pro SP3 download of meth labs for 2009.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports 1,774 meth lab busts for 09.' It comes after stricter laws to get leading meth-ingredient, pseudoephedrine, behind the counters at pharmacies. State law enforcement officials tried to crack down on the wide-spread drug in 09,' and point to its cheap expense and growing demand as a few reasons for the spike.
"As long as there is a demand for the product, people are going to manufacture it," said Lt. John Hotz of the Missouri Highway Patrol. "It's kind of a cat and mouse game. Whenever law enforcement comes up with a way in dealing with the problem, addicts are going to change their tactics."
Recovering meth addict Tammy McGaha tells ABC 17 News the drug is rampant and easily available.
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"All you have to do is say, 'Hey, I have money,' and anybody can get it for you." said McGaha.
The 41-year old battled a meth addiction for 15 years. She points to its accessibility for the ongoing rise.
"It's just so very abundant," said McGaha. "It's just a spreading monster that just gets bigger and bigger and bigger."
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Law enforcement officials tell ABC 17 News they will continue to fight the war on meth through cracking down on abusers. The Missouri State Highway Patrol trains its troopers to bust meth abusers, but admit the battle will be long.
"As long as there is a demand for the product out there, people are going to manufacture it," said Hotz.
