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How is meth made?
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Methamphetamine, commonly referred to as meth, is made in illegal laboratories or hidden meth labs by a process known as "one pot" cooking. It typically starts with ephedrine or pseudoephedrine, a common decongestant used in over-the-counter cold products, which is converted to the active ingredient in meth by reacting it with a variety of synthetic chemicals, such as hydriods, red phosphorus, anhydrous ammonia, and acetic anhydride. The end product is a colorless and volatile liquid with strong stimulant properties, which is then distilled or Crystal meth is a type of methamphetamine with additional ingredients such as cinnamon, talc, fomar or other active ingredients which creates the white and odorless chunks used in street dealings.