Most people have heard of the hazards associated with a meth lab. If a meth lab was operated in a location that will be used by others, professional meth cleanup and remediation is an absolute necessity. What many people do not realize is that using this drug, particularly smoking meth (which is a common way of ingesting it) can result in hazardous contamination as well. As a result, not only if meth manufacturing is suspected at a location but meth use is a possibility, professional intervention to test and remediation the location as necessary is vital. Call our veteran-led fentanyl cleanup services company.
A California property owner reached out to a biohazard remediation company called Eco Bear regarding a property he owned that he worried had been used as a math lab. He wasn’t 100 percent certain that this illicit activity occurred at the property, although he believed there were many signs of a meth lab having been…
Methamphetamine is a dangerous drug not only because of the rapid degradation of users’ bodies but even its creation. The chemicals used to create meth are volatile and while getting the mixture wrong can lead to problems, getting the mixture right still results in several problematic byproducts that need to be handled with extreme caution.…
There are times when sampling at a property needs to be undertaken to ascertain if the premises are contaminated by meth. The reality is that meth is a highly hazardous drug. Meth sampling must be undertaken in a concise manner. There are a dozen steps associated with the process of meth sampling: Place a paper…
Fentanyl abuse and addiction have become a major public health issue in the United States today, including in the state of California. Fentanyl is now considered to be the drug that is driving the opioid crisis in many places in the country. A link in the fentanyl chain is what are known as fentanyl mills.…
A key element of meth remediation is to determine whether contamination exists in the first instance and the extent of that contamination. This crucial step is accomplished through thorough testing, which requires the appropriate collection of samples. There are a number of key steps associated with collecting samples to ascertain whether or not meth contamination…
In the 1990s, meth manufacturing was largely undertaken in rural locales. In this day and age, meth labs are still found in more rural areas but they are now commonly operated in urban and suburban areas. With these points noted, there remain a significant number of instances each year in which meth is manufactured at…
The first phase of the meth decontamination process is to test the premises to confirm contamination. Testing occurs directly after a property has been secured properly to prevent anyone unauthorized from entering the structure. In order to undertake a safe, thorough, effective meth decontamination, you first need to understand how to properly test for the…
A key element of meth decontamination is following important health and safety protocols. The health and safety protocols associated with meth decontamination begin the moment a suspected site is identified. There are five broad categories associated with the health and safety protocols associated with meth decontamination: Thorough site assessment Secure contaminated premises Proper personal protective…
Meth and fentanyl contamination is a relatively widespread problem in the United States today. This type of contamination occurs when one or another (or even both) of these drugs are used in a particular location. Meth and fentanyl contamination particularly is a problem when the manufacturing processes associated with these drugs take place at a…
Each and every year, people in California and across the United States die as the result of fentanyl overdoses. Fentanyl is considered by medical experts as the drug that currently is driving the opioid crisis in the U.S.A. and elsewhere. With some regularity, well-known individuals lose their lives as a result of fentanyl overdoses. In…
While children are found to be using drugs like meth at ever-younger ages, direct use of methamphetamine is not the only way in which children are ingesting drugs. Because of the widespread use of meth in this day and age, all members of the public are wise to understand ways in which children end up…
Fentanyl. The word looks innocuous, harmless. The stark reality is that fentanyl has become the driver of the national opioid epidemic in the United States, including in the state of California. Fatal fentanyl overdoses have become a major cause of death among people who improperly use prescription medications and among those who purchase the drug…
The COVID-19 pandemic has introduced people across California, throughout the country – indeed, around the world – to personal protective equipment or PPE. When it comes to fentanyl decontamination, personal protective equipment plays a crucial role in keeping people safe. The stark reality is that exposure to a fentanyl contaminated site can present profound health…
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If you have a property that is contaminated by meth in some manner, there are a number of preliminary steps that you need to take in advance of diving into the task of remediation itself. Overriding everything associated with meth decontamination is understanding that you really cannot effectively engage in this type of work on…
Illicit fentanyl use has become a major contributing factor to the opioid epidemic in California and across the United States. Thousands of people die each year as the result of opioid overdoses. An increasing percentage of these fatal overdoses involve fentanyl. The expanding use of fentanyl necessitates a better understanding of the distribution network associated…
A grim reality associated with fentanyl abuse and addiction in the United States is found in the fact that the drug can become a proverbial family affair in a number of different ways. These include: Health issues caused by fentanyl contamination and exposure Accidental fentanyl overdose involving children Neglect of children by fentanyl abusing parents…
In recent years, fentanyl labs have been cropping up all over the United States. These labs are found in the state of California. With the rise of fentanyl labs in the United States, you may be like many people and wonder what happens at these sites. You may wonder how fentanyl is made. The reality…
Fentanyl is the drug now considered to be a major, if not the primary, driving force behind the opioid epidemic. Fentanyl contributes to the opioid epidemic in two primary ways. First, there are individuals who abuse prescriptions of the medication. Second, there are people who obtain the drug illegally and end up abusing or addicted…
Fentanyl contamination is an expanding problem in California and across the United States. As will be discussed in greater detail in a moment, there are a number of reasons why and how different types of properties become contaminated with fentanyl. In advance of fentanyl decontamination of a property, a specific fentanyl site assessment must occur.…
Illegal fentanyl use is regarded as a major health crisis in the United States at this juncture in time. Currently, fentanyl is entering the illegal market in a pair of primary ways. First, fentanyl is illegally available in the United States through the drug being brought into the United States from other countries. Second, fentanyl…
The alarming reality is that people who come into contact with fentanyl outside of a properly monitored setting are engaged in a life and death game of Russian Roulette. Knowingly or unknowingly coming into contact with fentanyl can result in a nearly immediate overdose. Oftentimes, a fentanyl overdose if deadly. Fentanyl is an extremely powerful…
Fentanyl is a powerful opioid drug that is used for legitimate therapeutic purposes. Additionally, fentanyl has become a primary drug that is being widely utilized illegally in California and across the United States. How Is Fentanyl Used in a Medical Setting? In a medical setting, fentanyl is used as a painkiller in limited circumstances: Fentanyl…
Fentanyl is one of the most powerful, dangerous, and addictive drugs used by people in California and across the country. An alarming number of people are addicted to fentanyl. In addition, every day, individuals addicted to fentanyl overdose. Indeed, fentanyl overdoses are what really underpins the high rate of opioid deaths in the United States…
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency, DEA, is intent on releasing consistent warnings to law enforcement and the American public about the extreme dangers of fentanyl. The public is well-advised to be vigilant when it comes to the warnings issued by the DEA in regard to fentanyl and the profound dangers of this highly addictive, terribly…
Fentanyl is the most dangerous illegal drug in the United States, according to the Rand Corporation, an international public policy thinktank. The Rand Corporation published the most comprehensive study on the opioid crisis to date in 2019, a study that concluded that fentanyl was the driving drug behind the opioid calamity. Understanding the fentanyl crisis…
In recent times, not only are people using fentanyl alone recreationally and illegally, there are individuals who are using other drugs into which fentanyl is mixed. In some instances, people know that fentanyl is mixed with another mind-altering substances. In other cases, individuals are unaware that fentanyl has been mixed into another drug they have…
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A naloxone kit is emergency gear that includes the drug of the same name. Naloxone is used to block the effects of opioids like heroin and fentanyl. In most kits, naloxone is in the form of an injectable medication. The drug is also available in the form of a nasal spray. Naloxone is administered when…
Fentanyl has become a major factor in the opioid crisis in California and across the United States. Fentanyl overdoses occur at an alarming rate every day in the United States. A protocol for saving the life of a person who has overdosed on fentanyl is SAVE ME. Fentanyl is a drug intended for use as…
In many instances, a question may exist as to whether or not a particular site is contaminated with meth or fentanyl. In some cases, the fact that a meth lab or a fentanyl pill “factory” was operated at a property is obvious. However, in many other situations, determining whether or not a site is contaminated…
Carfentanil is the latest opioid threat endangering the lives of people in California and from coast to coast across the United States. In recent months, carfentinal has been the drug underlying cause of an ever-increasing opioid overdoses, including fatal ones. As a result of the current rise in use, abuse, and overdose of carfentinal, we…
Oftentimes, a meth decontamination company is the second professional responder to a site believed to be contaminated by methamphetamine. In many instances, law enforcement, the local health department, and even a HAZMAT team will have been at the location, particularly if the site was the location of a meth lab. There are specific safety protocols…
One of the most common ways in which fentanyl is delivered to a patient is via a patch. Technically, the patch is what is called a transdermal delivery system for a medication like fentanyl. In recent months, fentanyl has captured a growing amount of media and public attention because of its role in the opioid…
Naloxone is a medication designed to block or reverse the effects of an opioid drug like morphine, heroin, or fentanyl. Naloxone is administered in the event of a suspected overdose of an opioid drug. Naloxone can begin to take effect in a matter of minutes. With that said, multiple doses of Naloxone may be needed…
Dealing with a property contaminated by meth is a truly challenging and dangerous task. Before the actual process of meth decontamination can commence, the location of the problem must be properly secured. There are a number of issues that come into play when it comes to understanding how to appropriately secure a meth contamination site. …
Meth labs are highly dangerous. The hazards associated with meth labs exist not only when they are in operation but because of the contamination that follows their existence. In other words, the site of a meth lab (and even the surrounding environs) can be highly hazardous to third parties after a meth cook finishes using…
Meth is a highly addictive drug. Each year thousands of people become addicted to meth, and oftentimes quickly so. In addition to meth users being exposed to the dangers of the drug, innocent third parties can also be exposed to the hazards of methamphetamine. This particularly is the case when a person unknowingly is exposed…
Because methamphetamine began to garner international headlines during the past 30 years and because the drug was the focus of one of the more popular television programs in the past 20 years, many people conclude that meth is a drug of fairly new origin. In fact, amphetamine and methamphetamine are drugs that have a long…
Meth remains one of the most widely used illegal drugs in California, across the United States, and around the world. Highly addictive, meth can result in some highly serious physical, mental, and emotional consequences. In the final analysis, people need to have a clear understanding of the dangers of meth use and addiction. The Meth…
Right now, many people are living in homes or working at businesses that have residual meth contamination at the premises. For example, a family may be living in a home at which prior residents smoked meth while they occupied the property. The reality is that contamination can persist in a property not only where meth…
Meth contamination cleanup is a complicated and potentially dangerous process. The reality is that when a property is contaminated with meth, professional assistance is a must. A home or business owner lacks the background, skillset, equipment (including personal protective equipment or PPE), and the decontamination agents necessary to remediate a meth contaminated property. There are…
Identifying a meth contaminated area in a building or elsewhere is not always an easy task. The process of identifying whether a particular location was used as a meth lab necessitates a comprehensive site assessment. There are some specific elements associated with a site assessment that needs to occur as a prelude to determining whether…
Fentanyl is a powerful synthetic opioid that has been approved for use by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Fentanyl is prescribed legally because of the immediate effect it has on a person’s brain, a reality that makes the drug useful in a number of situations. Fentanyl is also used illegally for the manner it…
Fentanyl is an extremely powerful opioid drug in the same family as heroin and morphine. The major difference between fentanyl and these other opioid drugs is found in the fact that fentanyl can be 100-times more powerful. There is a variant of fentanyl known as carfentanil that is a remarkable 10,000-times stronger than other opioids…
The drug that really is contributing to fueling the opioid epidemic in Southern California and across the United States is fentanyl. Fentanyl addiction, along with fentanyl overdose, is a major health problem in the country in this day and age. There are some specific facts we all need to understand when it comes to fentanyl…
A tremendous amount of attention has been paid to the opioid epidemic in recent years. The drug fentanyl is regarded as one of the biggest killers in the opioid epidemic, according to in-depth research and analysis undertaken by National Public Radio (NPR). The abuse of and addiction to fentanyl has resulted in a major health…
Meth manufacturers, also known as meth cooks, as well as methamphetamine users have a lack of respect for life. Meth cooks have one focus – to make as much of the drug as possible, no matter who is at risk. Meth users also have one focus – to obtain and use as much of the…
Meth remains a widely used drug in Southern California and across the United States. Understanding the essential mechanics and workings of a meth lab can be illuminating when it comes to meth abuse and addiction. During the 1990s, meth labs came to the attention of the public at large. During much of the 1990s, people…
In more recent times, an issue has arisen regarding the contamination of rental cars with methamphetamine residue. This issue arises for two primary reasons. First, there are individuals who obtain rental vehicles and then smoking meth in the car, truck, or SUV. This can result in a considerable level of contamination in the travel compartment…
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