Study Shows Caddo Parish Has World's Highest Meth Levels in Wastewater

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SHREVEPORT, La. — Wastewater in Caddo Parish contains some of the highest levels of methamphetamine in the world, according to new research from LSU Health Shreveport.

Study shows Caddo Parish has world's highest meth levels in wastewater

LSU Health Shreveport researchers have found that Caddo Parish and Shreveport have the highest levels of methamphetamine in the world, which is likely due to a combination of economic vulnerability and drug trafficking.

Caddo Parish Wastewater Shows Highest Meth Levels in the World

LSU Shreveport studying wastewater in Caddo Parish say they've detected methamphetamine levels that may be the highest ever recorded anywhere in the world. Continue reading…