The story Methland was written by Nick Reding. He wrote this story because he thought it was important to make sure as many people as possible knew about the epidemic of meth in small town America. The story takes place in the small town of Oelwein, Iowa, where Nick grew up. Meth was introduced to the world thanks to the Japanese chemist Nagayashi Nagai who marketed the drug as a miracle drug because it allowed you to keep moving. Soldiers and overweight people used the drug and even housewives dabbled in meth to ensure they were being productive.
After reading methland I felt as if I understood more clearly what the characters in Winters Bone experienced on a day to day basis. It is hard to believe that people could let something so dangerous take over their lives and eventually their town. More attention needs to be brought to this epidemic.
For more information on the devestating facts of meth and its affect on its users check out http://arizona.methproject.org/
Hello Cody,
ReplyDeleteI agree with the way Methland helps explain some of the characters in Winter's Bone. I feel I have a better understanding of why someone like Ree's father would choose to become involved in that lifestyle. This piece definitely gives me a different angle about the affects of meth other than just the pictures on billboards and commercials do. The epidemic goes beyond just the physical toll and arrest stories that I usually hear about. The stories of families and the decisions to provide for them provide a different take on the subject.
-Jordan
I didn't know that meth was first introducted as an energy booster. This would be a great source for your paper. You didn't mention what you were focusing on or how the source would help you support your thesis. Think about it a little. Good luck
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