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Contributor: 'Super meth' isn't exactly real, but the drug is a real factor in L.A. homelessness
Hyper-pure methamphetamine is a major driver of mental illness in Los Angeles and many other parts of the country.
May 13, 2026 · via LA Times — California
Hyper-pure methamphetamine is a major driver of mental illness in Los Angeles and many other parts of the country.
Original reporting: LA Times — California.
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