The synthesis and abuse of methamphetamine is a widespread public health problem in Oregon and throughout the United States.Health risks associated with the synthesis of methamphetamine include explosions,thermal injuries and toxic inhalations associated with the hazardous chemicals that are utilized in the manufacturing process.The scope of social problems associated with methamphetamine synthesis and abuse have been widely recognized in Oregon,which was the first state in the country to require a physician's prescription to obtain certain common pharmaceutical precursors that are known to be diverted towards the synthesis of methamphetamine(pseudoephedrine).Despite this intervention,methamphetamine abuse and negative social and medical consequences continue.
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