The odor of meth is often described as smelling sweet or like ammonia. Meth can be identified by its intense, “hot”, irritating smell that sticks to the nostrils and stays there for a long period of time. The strong odor lingers even after meth is no longer being used, making it easy to identify if someone has been using the drug in their home, car, or office.
Meth Labs are often identified by their toxic odors. Common smells include rotten eggs or chemicals such as ether or nail polish remover, which are all hazards found at most laboratories. Even communities far from labs have reported smells spanning for miles with descriptions ranging from “sweet” to “hyacinths”. These strong aromas were once attributed to a meth users.
