tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-176924992024-03-14T12:49:35.746-06:00DEATH * BY * METHThis is dedicated to Travis Holappa who was kidnapped, tortured and murdered on July 25, 2004 in Northern Minnesota.
This was all due to meth. I am Travis' mother and I wish to make this devastation turn into a better thing by educating and exposing the truth about meth, the dangers, and the deadly consequences it brings about to individuals and communities.Kimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11299116080845732937noreply@blogger.comBlogger514125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17692499.post-34420884907291777542012-02-27T20:17:00.000-07:002012-02-27T20:17:06.542-07:00"Shadow People" is out. Pick up your copy
I have just read Chapter 6 in the latest book by Scott Thomas Anderson. It is a MUST read. I cannot wait to read the rest!
I jumped to Chapter 6 because it is Travis' story. I am very pleased with Mr. Anderson's writing and the way he has captured Travis' essence.
Get it from amazon.com. Shadow People, How meth-driven crime is eating at the heart of rural Kimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11299116080845732937noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17692499.post-3512660499844089912012-02-20T16:56:00.000-07:002012-02-21T10:06:14.278-07:00Shadow People.. a new project from Scott Thomas Anderson
There is a new book coming out that relates to Meth. It was written by a young man named Scott Thomas Anderson.
The title of his project, "Shadow People: How Meth-Driven Crime is Eating at the Heart of Rural America" will be coming out on February 24th. Click on the link and get your copy today at Amazon.com
He has devoted an entire chapter to Travis' story. Plan on reading it!!!Kimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11299116080845732937noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17692499.post-70906747384565829262012-02-20T16:47:00.001-07:002012-02-20T16:47:47.949-07:00Kimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11299116080845732937noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17692499.post-29922654207204289122011-06-07T17:05:00.000-06:002011-06-07T17:05:04.388-06:00There is hopeMy child has been meth free for some time now and is doing very well. There is hope. There are days that are struggles but she has surrounded herself with so many people who want to support her recovery and do so.
Thank you Jesus for YOUR love and mercy.Kimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11299116080845732937noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17692499.post-33293424596900009902010-08-02T16:57:00.000-06:002010-08-02T16:57:09.067-06:00Faces of MethCheck out this following link if you want to see what meth does to people. It is absolute destruction.
http://www.drugfree.org/portal/drugissue/methresources/faces/index.htmlKimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11299116080845732937noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17692499.post-42135034662055197092010-05-26T15:25:00.004-06:002010-05-26T15:32:57.774-06:00Underground of FearFear. It is everywhere when you speak to a meth addict who has been involved in some kind of drama with a "friend" who has allowed them to hang at their house. The "relationships" don't seem to last long nor are they always committed in a real friendship way. The friendship is there by mutual "what can I get from you and what can you do for me". When trouble arrives as it eventually does Kimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11299116080845732937noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17692499.post-69721104528403474522009-04-17T19:25:00.001-06:002009-04-17T19:28:47.071-06:00Prenatal meth may affect developing brain AND related headlinesPrenatal meth may affect developing brainPublished: April 16, 2009 at 12:29 Related StoriesMeth ad results in lawsuit by models Indiana sees surge in meth production NDIC: Meth availability increased in 2008 Police find meth lab in funeral home Crystal meth replacing cocaine in N.Y. Argentina becoming meth trade hub Drug store limits don't deter meth cookers Illinois bans 'Meth Coffee' Kimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11299116080845732937noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17692499.post-72914520962377817632009-04-17T19:20:00.000-06:002009-04-17T19:21:41.945-06:00Meth Survey Says Risks Seem Not To Deter TeensJanuary 28, 2009 -- Associated Press (US)Meth Survey Says Risks Seem Not To Deter TeensBy Rebecca Boone, Associated Press BOISE, ID -- A new survey by the Idaho Meth Project shows that more state teens believe it's risky to use methamphetamine than in 2007, but that belief doesn't yet appear to be changing any behaviors.The Idaho Meth Project commissioned the survey to see if its gritty and Kimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11299116080845732937noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17692499.post-86000583100816136522008-10-15T13:50:00.001-06:002008-10-15T13:51:31.519-06:00Marketing Drugs to Kids: From Cheese to Strawberry QuickFOX NEWSMarketing Drugs to Kids: From Cheese to Strawberry QuickThursday , May 10, 2007By Maggie Lineback DALLAS, Texas — Something called “cheese” is killing kids. In August of 2005, no one had even heard of it — so much so, that when a school district police officer first saw a bag of this drug, he thought it was fake. Now officials realize cheese is all too real; at least 21 kids have died Kimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11299116080845732937noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17692499.post-89077807421865057022008-09-27T21:34:00.000-06:002008-09-27T21:35:25.458-06:00What impact does meth have on children living in labs or living with a meth user?Children found in these conditions are commonly malnourished, improperly clothed, and neglected. Many of these children test positive for having methamphetamine in their bodies. This is due to the access they have to the drug or exposure to second-hand smoke, resulting from a cook or a user smoking in close proximity to a child.Kimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11299116080845732937noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17692499.post-62922762359543339432008-09-27T21:33:00.000-06:002008-09-27T21:34:14.286-06:00What are signs of a meth lab?A typical meth lab is a collection of chemical bottles, hoses, and pressurized cylinders. The cylinders can take many forms, from modified propane tanks to fire extinguishers, scuba tanks and soda dispensers. The tanks contain anhydrous ammonia or hydrochloric acid ? both highly poisonous and corrosive. Labs are frequently abandoned, and the potentially explosive and very toxic chemicals are leftKimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11299116080845732937noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17692499.post-27915584488293765552008-09-27T21:32:00.000-06:002008-09-27T21:33:23.227-06:00How is meth made?The process required to make methamphetamine is easier and more accessible than ever. There are literally thousands of recipes and information about making meth on the internet. An investment of a few hundred dollars in over-the-counter medications and chemicals can produce thousands of dollars' worth of meth. Some of the ingredients most commonly used to make meth are over-the-counter cold and Kimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11299116080845732937noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17692499.post-3504876172715039242008-09-27T21:28:00.000-06:002008-09-27T21:32:33.512-06:00What are signs of meth use?A meth user may exhibit some or all of the following symptoms and behaviors and may have some or all of the listed paraphernalia: Physical Symptoms:* Weight loss* Abnormal sweating* Shortness of breath* Nasal problems or nosebleeds* Sores that do not heal* Dilated pupils * Burns on lips or fingers* Track marks on arms Behavioral Symptoms:* Withdrawal from family and friends* Change in friends* Kimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11299116080845732937noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17692499.post-40535552464647963342008-09-25T21:52:00.000-06:002008-09-25T21:53:07.344-06:00What are signs of meth distribution?* Unexplained new wealth* Scales* Frequent visitors* Late night/early morning meetings* Borrowing money for short periods of time (24-72 hours)* Rooms or parts of rooms off limits* Increase of packages in the mail on a routine basisKimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11299116080845732937noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17692499.post-11419837952978886232008-09-25T21:51:00.000-06:002008-09-25T21:52:21.695-06:00What are the health risks if I live in or near a former meth lab?Meth causes health problems not just for the users, but also for others who are unintentionally exposed to the chemicals. The risk of injury from chemical exposure depends on the chemical itself, the concentration, the quantity, and the length and route of exposure. Chemicals may enter the body by being breathed, eaten, injected (by a contaminated needle or accidental skin prick), or absorbed by Kimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11299116080845732937noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17692499.post-58188294574374189462008-09-25T21:48:00.000-06:002008-09-25T21:50:24.871-06:00Feds Take Global Approach to Meth AbusePlan Is to Cut U.S. Meth Production 25 Percent by 2008By JOHN YANG and JASON RYANWASHINGTON, June 1, 2006 — The Bush administration unveiled today a new global approach to curbing the production and abuse of methamphetamine, a highly addictive party drug produced in clandestine labs. "It is a specific focus on methamphetamine and prescription drugs that have become, as you all know, a growing Kimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11299116080845732937noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17692499.post-38366940090700908202008-08-18T21:13:00.002-06:002008-08-18T21:15:18.714-06:00Check the PulseI would like to check the pulse with the readers of this blog.Tell me if you think that the meth problem is getting better or worse in your area. Please tell me the state you are in and back up your statements with examples. What are your ideas of how to iradicate this poison?Kimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11299116080845732937noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17692499.post-32275002879495611072008-05-06T20:51:00.003-06:002008-05-06T20:56:29.251-06:00Health ConcernsMy daughter, April has given me permission to write this. She has been clean from Meth since last November. She started having low blood pressure right after she stopped shooting it. She has been to see a cardiologist about this and after much testing, they have said that she has drained out her adrenal gland. I don't know if that is the exact wording, but now she will have to be on Kimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11299116080845732937noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17692499.post-4854696905665328722008-03-26T14:05:00.003-06:002008-03-26T14:22:17.265-06:00Retraction of Children's Meth StoryDear DeathbyMeth readers:I would like to apologize for a mistake I made in posting a story called "Children's Meth". I will do my best in the future to run my posts through a more stringent filter.Apparently the story is untrue and I am glad for it and officially retract that story from my blog.However, I don't like seeing someone shoot an arrow at me, personally attack me in addition to the Kimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11299116080845732937noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17692499.post-52072327104587719032008-02-08T20:12:00.000-07:002008-02-08T20:20:50.075-07:00Victims Rights?Why is it that some crazy person out of their mind on meth can come and take your loved one away by murdering them and the killer has all the rights?July 25, 2004 Travis was brutally murdered and we are yet to get his remains to even have a buriel and provide closure for our family. All the while, appeals go through the Supreme Court for Frank Miller. His appeals delay our laying my son's bonesKimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11299116080845732937noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17692499.post-4173435812244225562008-02-06T19:58:00.000-07:002008-02-06T20:06:55.582-07:00Faces Of Meth AddictionI found an informative site on CBS. You should check it out. It has many resources and videos.http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2005/04/29/eveningnews/main692101.shtml(CBS) They are portraits of self-destruction. A death march under a microscope. A jailhouse gallery of lives laid waste by meth addiction. Forty-two year old Teresa Baxter, after 2 1/2 years on meth, now can't stand the sight of Kimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11299116080845732937noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17692499.post-29856698206049406202008-02-05T13:01:00.000-07:002008-02-05T13:10:32.099-07:00Carded for SudafedLast night I went to our local Walgreens to purchase some "behind the counter" Sudafed for my daughter who is an "recovering" ex meth user. I was very happy to supply them with my driver's license knowing that our state has placed a law into place to try and stop methamphetamine production. I know there are other ways to get around this hurdle for the meth suppliers but it won't be through thisKimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11299116080845732937noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17692499.post-65719903174758159142007-10-12T09:43:00.000-06:002007-10-12T09:44:19.075-06:00Children's MethThe Ugliest Drug Marketing Scheme Ever Children's Meth Checked this on Snopes. It is true. http://www.snopes.com/horrors/drugs/candymeth.asp A very scary thing is going on in the schools right. There is a type of crystal meth going around that looks like strawberry pop rocks. It smells like strawberry also and it is being handed out to kids in school yards in AR. I'm sure it will make its wayKimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11299116080845732937noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17692499.post-73461543738682072342007-04-17T22:16:00.000-06:002007-04-17T22:27:10.947-06:00Update on Frank Miller (Travis' murderer)We are approaching the appeals date for Frank Miller's objections to his life sentence. The date is April 30th in Virginia, Minnesota.This bothers me that we have to go through this on a continuous basis. The man chose to murder my son and he still is keeping him away from us by his legal right for an appeal. Why doesn't he just sit back and serve his time for the rest of his life? At least Kimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11299116080845732937noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17692499.post-846150447073731482007-02-21T11:09:00.000-07:002007-02-21T11:10:31.614-07:00Property owners learn how meth affects tenantsProperty owners learn how meth affects tenantsby ashley wiehle, the southernCARTERVILLE - Most know that methamphetamine leaves poor health and fractured families in its wake, but property owners often are affected by the more tangible traces of meth.Southern Illinois has become a haven for meth in recent years, and area land lords have had to learn about the possibility of clandestine meth labs Kimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11299116080845732937noreply@blogger.com5