Cops who busted Meth labs – health effects

Law enforcement officers from Utah who investigated Meth labs in the 1980s and 1990s discuss some of the symptoms and health problems they deal with today, as well as recall the immediate from their days working narcotics and entering multiple Meth labs. During that time officers rarely suited up in chemical protection suits and breathing tanks, as they do today. As a result, many of the officers have experienced esophageal problems, autoimmune disease, heart attacks, strokes, gall bladder problems, and other rare disorders. In at least one case, one of the former officers has died of causes they believe to be related to their frequent exposure to the chemicals involved in Meth labs. This is the long version. This clip includes both of my other videos: “Cops who busted Meth labs — long-term health effects” and “Cops who busted Meth labs — short-term health effects.” To learn more about the hazards of Meth labs and the short- and long-term effects of exposure (including warning signs to help you recognize a lab) visit our website: www.mappsd.org NOTE: This video clip is from the MSNBC documentary “Wasteland: Innocent Victims of Meth.” As a means of educating the public about the risks of Meth and its impact on first responders and others, this video has been copied under Fair Use Guidelines. More information about this documentary, which originally aired on December 18, 2005: www.msnbc.msn.com