: methamphetamine
… estimates that two-thirds of the violent criminals he tries use meth, cook it or sell it.—
Paul Solotaroff
see crystal meth
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David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
Matthew is serving a 7-year prison sentence in Singapore's Changi Prison for trafficking meth.
—Rebecca Wright, CNN, 19 Oct. 2024
Anderson first started abusing Ritalin as a teenager before getting addicted to meth.
—Summer Lin, Los Angeles Times, 6 Aug. 2024
Besides the 19,300 pounds of fentanyl seized along the Southwest border last fiscal year, the operation also netted meth, cocaine, weapons and parts, and $7.5 million in illicit funds, Miller said.
—Kristina Davis, The Mercury News, 25 Oct. 2024
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Noun
The state classifies meth possession as a felony offense, meaning even the smallest amounts can lead to significant prison time and hefty fines.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
Matthew is serving a 7-year prison sentence in Singapore's Changi Prison for trafficking meth.
—Rebecca Wright, CNN, 19 Oct. 2024
Anderson first started abusing Ritalin as a teenager before getting addicted to meth.
—Summer Lin, Los Angeles Times, 6 Aug. 2024
Besides the 19,300 pounds of fentanyl seized along the Southwest border last fiscal year, the operation also netted meth, cocaine, weapons and parts, and $7.5 million in illicit funds, Miller said.
—Kristina Davis, The Mercury News, 25 Oct. 2024
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“Meth.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/meth. Accessed 25 Nov. 2024.
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