In this episode, Dr. Rashi Shukla, author of the book, "Methamphetamine: A Love Story" and host, Dr. David Nelson discuss the latest seizures of major meth and fentanyl busts in Oklahoma and the rarely spoken phenomenon of "contaminated houses" that are cleaned of meth and sold back on the housing market. The podcast also includes a look at "Steven," one of the 33 recovering addicts Dr. Shukla interviewed for her research regarding the meth issue in Oklahoma.

Episode 10 looks into the life of Emme, a 25-year old mom with two kids and a recovering meth addict in Oklahoma. Emme is one of the "33" users, cooks and distributors that Dr. Rashi Shukla interviewed for her book, Methamphetamine: A Love Story."

Meth is still present in Oklahoma though it does not get the media headlines as much as in the past. Dr. Rashi Shukla and I have a conversation with Mark Woodward, PIO of the Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs. Topics include the status of the meth issue in Oklahoma, different methods of distribution and manufacturing of meth, and the international component related to meth usage.

Dr. Rashi Shukla discusses 47-year old Daphne, one of the 33 recovering meth users, cooks and/or dealers she interviewed for her book, "Methamphetamine: A Love Story."

Dr. Rashi Shukla discusses Felix, one of the 33 she interviewed for her book, " Methamphetamine: A Love Story." Felix was a meth user, cook and dealer. He is now in college and aspires to be an educator.  

The podcast is back for 2022 with author and educator, Dr. Rashi Shukla and host Professor, Dr. David Nelson. This episode will cover one of the 33 recovering meth addicts, cooks and/or distributors Dr. Shukla interviewed for her book, "Methamphetamine: A Love Story." This podcast will delve into the life of Felix--a longtime dealer, cook and "businessman" who today inspires to be an educator and earn a doctorate degree.

Dr. David Nelson, Ed.D., and Dr. Rashi Shukla, Ph.D., discuss addiction within families and the roles children play in the family dynamics where addiction is present. Guest is Sociology and Substance Abuse Professor and Physician, Dr. Keith Killian, M.D.

Dr. David Nelson, Host and Producer, discusses the difficulties of navigating the holidays as a recovering addict with Dr. Rashi Shukla, Professor of Criminal Justice and author of the book," Methamphetamine: A Love Story," and Dr. Travis Jones, Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice.

Host, Dr. David Nelson, Professor of Mass Communication and Professors Dr. Rashi Shukla and Dr. Travis Jones, College of Criminal Justice, discuss why holidays are difficult for recovering addicts and how they can better navigate the holidays.

In Episode 4 of The 33: Methamphetamine, A Love Story,"  Author and Professor, Dr. Rashi Shukla, Ph.D., and Host, Dr. David Nelson, Ed.D., discuss the life of "Wes," a former meth addict, dealer and cook from Oklahoma. "Wes" is one of the "33" Dr. Shukla interviewed for her book,"Methamphetamine: A Love Story."