New Illinois Law Meant to Curb Meth Production
Chicago, IL -
Consumers will now have to show identification and sign a log for certain over-the-counter medications meant for cold and allergy sufferers.
A new Illinois law limiting access to products containing pseudoephedrine went into effect on Sunday. The law now requires the buyer to be at least 18-years-old to purchase popular cold medications such as Sudafed and Tylenol Cold. Buyers must also present an ID and sign a log at the pharmacy.
Attorney General Lisa Madigan pushed for the new law as a means to tighten control of pseudoephedrine, a key ingredient used to make methamphetamine.
Illinois now ranks third in the nation when it comes to meth lab busts.
Methamphetamine-use has become an increasing problem among gay men, including several high-profile arrests in Chicago's GLBT community.
A new Illinois law limiting access to products containing pseudoephedrine went into effect on Sunday. The law now requires the buyer to be at least 18-years-old to purchase popular cold medications such as Sudafed and Tylenol Cold. Buyers must also present an ID and sign a log at the pharmacy.
Attorney General Lisa Madigan pushed for the new law as a means to tighten control of pseudoephedrine, a key ingredient used to make methamphetamine.
Illinois now ranks third in the nation when it comes to meth lab busts.
Methamphetamine-use has become an increasing problem among gay men, including several high-profile arrests in Chicago's GLBT community.
