Drug Tied To Rise In Child Neglect, Abuse Think of methamphetamine cases clogging court dockets and an image of an unkempt addict standing before a judge comes to mind. But meth is taxing the local justice system in another way. Hardin County Family Court, which handles cases such as child support and custody, divorce, neglect and abuse, must help children who suffer from neglect and abuse because their parents are strung out on the drug, or because adults cook and sell it. [continues 398 words]
Kentucky lawmakers will consider a proposal aimed at keeping cold and allergy medicine out of the hands of methamphetamine cooks. Meth makers can now anonymously buy large quantities of pseudoephedrine, an ingredient in Sudafed. State Sen. Robert Stivers, R-Manchester, will sponsor a measure to restrict the sale of pseudoephedrine tablets. The law would limit sales of the drug to pharmacies and make shoppers show identification and sign their name. They would only be able to buy nine grams per month. [continues 659 words]
