Fewer Meth Labs Due to Restrictions on Cold Tablets

Based on initial data, it appears that the Meth-Free legislation enacted in Tennessee has produced results, a 39 percent decrease in meth lab busts. The law requires that over-the-counter cold medicines containing pseudoephedrine, a necessary ingredient for making methamphetamine, be placed behind pharmacy counters. Consequently, any purchases, whether intended for use in meth production or medicinal care, could be limited and noticed.