"Katie" is one of the "33" Dr. Rashi Shukla interviewed for her book," Methamphetamine: A Love Story." This is a podcast discussion with Dr. Shukla about "Katie's" addiction to meth, life as a "cook" and abusive childhood. Also, related discussion will briefly address the meth issues relevant to Oklahoma.

Episode 2: Dr. Rashi Shukla, Ph.D., talks about her interview with one of the "33"  former meth addicts, dealers and "cooks" she met for her book, "Methamphetamine: A Love Story." In addition to the discussion of  "Evan," Dr. Shukla and host David Nelson, Ed.D., highlight recent meth lab busts in Oklahoma.

Welcome, to Episode 1 of the podcast: The “33.” In this episode we will discuss the background and interest that led to the research for Dr. Shukla’s book, “Methamphetamine: A Love Story,” and introduce you to some of the individuals who we will be highlighting over the next several episodes.

Dr. Rashi Shukla, Professor of Criminal Justice at the University of Central Oklahoma and Author of the book of discussion, “Methamphetamine: A Love Story—published by the University of California Press. 

Host: Dr. David Nelson, Professor of Mass Communication, University of Central Oklahoma.

This podcast will take a deep look into this dark world she uncovered in her interviews related to addiction, dealing and manufacturing of meth in Oklahoma.