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How is meth made?
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Methamphetamine is typically manufactured in a hidden laboratory setting, using a series of chemical reactions that produces the drug in the form of a crystalline powder. The drug can be made from over-the-counter medications like pseudophedrine and ephedrine, or from a variety of other drugs. The process typically starts with an alcohol or other solvent, and adds a mix of chemicals including lithium, red phosphorus, and iodine. The solution is heated or catalyzed and the end product is then processed into a fine white powder.