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The situation: In Vermont, as across much of New
England, methamphetamine has not yet become the
predominate problem for drug enforcement. Since 2005 just
six clandestine meth labs have been uncovered by authorities.
Last time the National Survey on Drug Use and Health
measured state-level methamphetamine use, Vermont
ranked 45th with just 0.17% of people admitting using the
drug. The DEA says recent intelligence indicates that
methamphetamine use and availability is on the rise in the
northern counties of Vermont. Sources of intelligence indicate
that the drug is being transported from Canada into the United
States by individuals frequenting popular ski resorts near the
international border.
Meth in Vermont
-- Vermont high school students at each grade level who say they have used methamphetamine at least once during their life.
Year 2005 2007 2009
9th graders 3.7% 2.7% 2.3%
10th graders 5.4% 4.6% 3.2%
11th graders 6.1% 4.3% 4.5%
12th graders 6.8% 6.2% 4.2%
-- Clandestine meth lab busts in Vermont since 2004
Year 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010
Lab busts 1 1 0 0 2 0 3
Source: El Paso Intelligence Center
-- Number of people admitted to drug treatment for amphetamine-related addictions and the percentage of all admissions that were related to amphetamines (mostly meth).
Year 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010
Number 37 19 30 19 20 n/a
Percentage 0.4% 0.2% 0.4% 0.2% 0.3% n/a
(Note: the national average percentage of meth admissions is 6.3%)
Source: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
-- Seizures of methamphetamine in Vermont by agents of the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). Seizure amounts are in kilograms (note: 1 kg. = 2.2 lbs.):
Year 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010
Seizures 0 0 0 3.3 0 1.6
Source: Drug Enforcement Administration
Speaking of meth
“We have meth problems in small pockets where people have been testing it. We have real problems with crack, heroin and oxy [OxyContin] … the last thing we need is the meth.”
- Lt. Leo Bachand with the Vermont State Police Drug Task Force
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Student meth use
Percentage of high school students (grades 9-12) who say they have used meth at lest once.
- U.S. -Vermont
6.2%
5.6%
4.4%
4.7%
4.1%
3.8%
2005 2007 2009
Source: Centers for Disease Control survey
Source: Centers for Disease Control survey
