The main thing about P2P meth is that there's so much of it (2021)
The article, published on dynomight.net in 2021, investigates the dramatic increase in methamphetamine supply, particularly the shift from ephedrine-based production to the P2P (phenyl-2-propanone) method. This change, originating in Mexico, allowed for mass production without relying on precursor chemicals that were tightly regulated. As a result, meth prices plummeted while purity soared, with street prices dropping to as low as $50 per gram in some areas. The article notes that this abundance has led to increased addiction rates and a more potent product, reshaping the drug landscape in the United States.
// why it matters
Developers working on drug policy or public health tech should understand market dynamics driven by chemical synthesis changes.