Why Meth Labs are Dangerous for Children

Methamphetamine laboratories pose health hazards to its occupants as well as people living in the immediate neighbourhood. A child, who lives in a meth lab or around one, is susceptible to the health hazards, as his/her body is in the developmental stage. Not only meth can cause a serious negative effect on the body of the child, but also cognitive, social and behavioural functions. Therefore, it is imperative to detect clandestine meth labs and get them evacuated or cleaned to avoid chronic impairment to the inmates, most particularly children. Following are reasons why meth labs are a red signal zone for children.

A lot of unusual chemicals go in the process of cooking meth such as ammonia, ether, methylene chloride, iodine, benzene, methanol, red phosphorus, besides

others. A child living in a clandestine meth home is directly exposed to these harmful chemicals. Since the meth home usually has windows which are carpeted to avoid detection, the vapours remain trapped inside. They get absorbed in rugs, crevices and clothing. When these substances are inhaled, they can be potentially dangerous. Mild effects range from headache to nausea to dizziness, whereas high dosages can cause coughing, lack of breath, chest pain, irritation and even death. In the long run, it can worsen to brain damage and cancer.

Disposal of meth waste materials make it impossible for children to have a safe recreational area. They are prone to unsafe handling of needles and sharps which can cause injuries as well as contamination of infections.

In this scenario, parents usually fall under the category of neglectful parenting. They are typically irritable, violent and apathetic to their children’s health security. Children are likely to be abused by their parents. In such situations, the elder sibling becomes the caretaker of his/her younger siblings or the child becomes the caretaker of the parents, as living conditions are sub-par for a healthy lifestyle or domestic bliss.

Children are forced to coexist with clutter and all cooking paraphernalia used in meth labs. Owing to poor

lighting and dreadful sanitary conditions, these homes are infested with rodents, fleas, roaches and fleas. These can harm the child and expose him/her to various infections. Due to their juvenile nature, unsafe handling of meth lab cooking paraphernalia can be potentially dangerous to them.

Children are likely to become antisocial and get into substance abuse themselves, by imitating their elders.

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