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2. WHEN purchasing a new home, would you take out a building and pest inspection? What about a meth inspection?
Methamphetamine use is on the rise in Australia and the health consequences of contamination in the home can be serious.
According to a study by the Medical Journal of Australia the number of Australians using the illicit stimulant drug has almost tripled over the past five years. The study shows there are 268,000 regular users in Australia, with over half of those classified as dependent on the drug.
Bryan Goodall, National Sales Manager of Octief, an environmental consulting and laboratory services company, told news.com.au that meth contamination is insidious, often going undetected with no obvious warning signs.
Unlike other substances, such as tobacco or cannabis, there is no telltale evidence of use which makes it hard to detect as homebuyer or landlord.
“There is a big misconception with meth that it is just a drug like cannabis or cigarette smoke,” Mr Goodall said.
The contamination also remains in the home long after the manufacturers or users have moved out, even if there have been renovations.
“Methamphetamine is different. It is chemical-based so it does not go away. It isn’t biodegradable and it doesn’t disappear. Contamination can remain in the house of years and years after it was smoked or manufactured in the house,” Mr Goodall told news.com.au.
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