Meth epidemic slowing, but it's far from over
Some methamphetamine indicators -- labs busted and the number of people
seeking treatment -- are down. The epidemic, however, continues apace.
Some estimates place the number of meth users at more than 12 million.
Less than three decades ago the drug was low-profile, home-brewed, gang-
distributed and seldom seen in main-stream society. Today meth is the drug
of highest concern among law enforcement and prevention specialists in most
states. Its spread has been from the West to Midwest to the South (map).
Meth distribution also has shifted. When Congress and many states placed
restrictions on the key ingredients of meth, thousands of small labs shut down.
The shortage was quickly taken up by "super labs" in Mexico and the Far
East as number of users and those seeking help. (graphic).
NATIONAL METHAMPHETAMINE TRAINING & TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTER
Nationwide epidemic
Nationwide epidemic
NATIONAL METHAMPHETAMINE TRAINING & TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTER
Nationwide epidemic
Nationwide epidemic
NYU photo
Smoking meth
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