Methamphetamine (Meth) Information and Resources
Websites
The Meth Project is a large-scale prevention program aimed at reducing first-time meth use through public service messaging, public policy, and community outreach
Methamphetmine FactsFrom Above the Influence.
National Indian County Methamphetamine InitiativeThere are lots of cool things about being native. Meth isn't one of them. An anti-methamphetamine ad campaign for a Native American audience. Facts, news.
Meth AwarenessA USDOJ site that includes a images of meth, meth labs, photos of users, effect on users, more.
Just Think TwiceA youth oriented site created by the DEA's Demand Reduction Program.
A Madness Called MethIncludes a slide show featuring neurochemical reactions to meth, photos and graphics describing the production processes, the worldwide meth trade, and an interesting section on the history of world methamphetamine use.
In The Know Zone: AmphetamineComprehensive site with amphetamine photos, history, Statistics, Street Names
US Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Methamphetamine pageComprehensive information, effects, facts, news
KCI; The Anti- Meth SiteMidwest HIDTA site with national trends in use, items used in meth labs, slang names, long term effects, prevention and treatment sites, FAQs, warning signs of living near a meth lab, hotlines, chat room, more.
Life or Meth Web SiteSponsored by the Midwest HIDTA. Includes interactive program, Life or Meth: What’s the Cost?, that was created for youth in grades 5 and 6, but the information is good for all ages.
Rural Assistance CenterMethamphetamine information for rural areas
Mothers Against MethamphetamineProvides competent drug education and rehabilitation resources.
Publications
Methamphetamine Labs: What Everyone Should Know
IDPH brochure with tips for identifying illegal meth labs
Methamphetamine Lab Cleanup Guidelines
(IDPH)
Methamphetamine Abuse in Iowa, 2007
(Governor's Office of Drug Control Policy)
Iowa Pseudoephedrine Control Laws
NIDA Drugs of Abuse; Methamphetamine - collection of Research reports, Infofacts, Notes, monographs, news
Methamphetamine - NIDA InfoFacts
Tips for Teens - The Truth About Methamphetamines - SAMHSA fact sheet
The Costs of Methamphetamine Use: A National Estimate
Rand Research Brief 2009
Yaba - fact sheet from Center for Substance Abuse Research
Tools for Combating Meth - Toolkit containing guidebooks addressing issues such as clandestine drug labs, drug dealing in open-air markets and privately owned apartment complexes and identity theft.
Methamphetamine Across America: Misconceptions, Realities and Solutions
written for a general audience and addresses the principles of addiction treatment and the importance of treatment duration. Also includes recommendations for prevention and law enforcement.
Methamphetamine Use: Lessons Learned
- This NCJRS report provides an overview of the methamphetamine problem in the United States. It looks at the history of the problem, trends in use, characteristics of users, adverse effects, trafficking and production and treatment issues. The analysis relies on extensive review of extant literature on the drug, analysis of existing datasets relevant to methamphetamine use, and conversations with law enforcement treatment, and government personnel dealing with the problem.
Spanish language publications available from SAMHSA:
La Metanfetamina: Información General
La Metanfetamina: Cuáles son las señales de los laboratorios de meth?
La Metanfetamina: Cuáles son los riesgos de vivir cerca de un laboratorio de meth?
