What is Ice (Meth, Methamphetamine)

Meth is a type of amphetamine the stimulates the central nervous system. Methamphetamine is a class A Drug which is produced within Australia and imported illegally. Australia has the one of the highest consumption rates of Methamphetamine in the world.

How to tell if a property was previously a drug house?

In some properties there can be obvious signs that a home may have been used to manufacture Methamphetamine. These signifiers include but are not limited to, chemistry apparatus like beakers or Bunsen burners, sticky red or yellow residue on surfaces, excessive chemical containers or gas cannisters, strange odours, fire pits and drug paraphernalia. In more cases that we see it is difficult to tell that something untoward has happened within a home. Sometimes it comes to light through reports from neighbours or residents detecting an odd smell or feeling unwell. The best way to determine if your home may have been used to manufacture methamphetamine or if it was smoked within the property is conduct Methamphetamine Residue Testing.

What are the problems associated with occupying a property previously used as a meth lab?

Any property used for cooking meth must be acknowledged as a serious health and bio-hazard risk for current and future occupants. Residue generated in the cooking process can seep into walls, porous materials, furniture, sewage systems and ventilation units causing serious financial and health risks

What are the health effects of living in a property contaminated with Meth Residue?

Meth users experience a range of health issues, due to exposure of dangerous chemicals. Unfortunately, just being exposed to meth residues in a former meth lab or meth user house causes similar symptoms.

These can include:

  • Dizziness
  • Headaches
  • Vomiting
  • Nausea
  • Breathing Difficulties
  • Nose and throat irritation
  • Confusion

Some dangerous chemicals created from manufacturing methamphetamine include the release of volatile organic compounds, or VOCs. These toxic gases are known to even play a role in causing various cancers. In the production of meth, acids or bases are essential. When you come in contact with either of these, it can cause severe damage to the eyes and a burning sensation on the skin. Other components of the meth cooking business involve heavy metals and salts, which are known to cause a wide range of serious health issues such as kidney damage, autoimmune diseases, birth defects if exposed when pregnant, respiratory irritation and a negatively affected mental function.

In the production of meth, acids or bases are essential. When you come in contact with either of these, it can cause severe damage to the eyes and a burning sensation on the skin. Other components of the meth cooking business involve heavy metals and salts, which are known to cause a wide range of serious health issues such as kidney damage, autoimmune diseases, birth defects if exposed when pregnant, respiratory irritation and a negatively affected mental function.