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Signs of Meth Exposure
in Children

Teachers, day care workers and others who work with or care for children exposed to the toxic chemicals associated with Meth labs may observe some or many of the following symptoms:

• Watery eyes
• Discharge from the eyes
• Eye pain, including burning
• Skin irritation and redness
• Mild to severe burns
• Sneezing and coughing
• Difficult and labored breathing; shortness of breath
• Congestion of the voice box
• Chest pain
• Nausea and vomiting
• Abdominal pain
• Diarrhea
• Moderate to severe headache
• Rapid heart rate
• Dark colored urine
• Fever
• Decrease in mental status
• Yellow jaundice
• Hallucinations
• Extreme irritability
• Severe neglect

If you believe a child you know is being exposed to meth lab chemicals, or if a child reveals to you that drug-making is occurring in their home, call 911 immediately and tell law enforcement what you know.