While the number of meth lab busts decreased from 830 in 2012 to 421 in 2013, according to Oklahoma Watch, the rate of meth overdose deaths increased, with 167 deaths attributed to meth, compared to 140 the previous year. read more
FYI, it was much more expensive before the state put pseudoephedrine behind the counter, because the local cooks made most of the drug, and the high danger meant that they only cooked enough for themselves and their friends. This also meant that there was essentially zero incentive to try and hook anyone else on meth. read more