The meth epidemic [videorecording] / written and produced by Carl Byker ; a Frontline coproduction with Oregon Public Broadcasting in association with The Oregonian

Published: [Alexandria, Va.] : PBS Home Video, [2006]
Copyright Date: ©2006
Edition: Widescreen.
Physical Description: 1 videodisc (60 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Additional Creators: Byker, Carl, Lyman, Will, Oregon Public Broadcasting, Oregonian (Firm), and PBS Home Video

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Language Note

Closed-captioned.

Contents

Introduction -- Uncovering meth's history and spread -- Lost opportunity -- Trying to regulate meth's essential ingredient -- A national epidemic.

Summary

Investigates the meth rampage in America: the appalling impact on individuals, families and communities, and the difficult of controlling an essential ingredient in meth - ephedrine and pseudoephedrine - sold legally in over-the-counter cold remedies.

Subject(s)

ISBN

0793691575
9781608834976

Related Titles

Frontline (Television program)

Note

Originally broadcast on Feb. 14, 2006 as a segment of: Frontline.
Special features: Commentary.

Creation/Production Credits Note

Director of photography, Mitch Wilson ; editor, Pam Wise ; music, Christopher Hedge.

Participant/Performer Note

Narrator: Will Lyman.

Technical Details

DVD; region 1; NTSC; stereo.

Terms of Use and Reproduction

No public performance rights. Classroom instruction and home use permitted.

Source of Acquisition

Purchased with funds from the Paterno Libraries Endowment (Campus College Libraries); 2012

Endowment Note

Paterno Libraries Endowment (Campus College Libraries)

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