A Sociological Analysis Of Meth Nation

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The documentary, Meth Nation, looks into the lives of previous meth addicts and their journey using the drug. While the documentary shares important insights, it misses a critical sociological aspect that defines the meth crisis. The key sociological aspect when discussing the meth crisis is to understand how it came to be. The drug was used during World War II to help soldiers stay awake during battles; after they returned home, veterans started making their own from store bought ingredients. Also, pseudo ephedrine, the active raw material in meth, can be found in cold medicine that are sold and bought at local pharmacies. These two examples highlight how the drug is easily accessible to the general public. So, how did a “crisis” develop?