National Center on Substance Abuse and Child Welfare

Methamphetamine Resource List:
Prevention, Intervention and Treatment

The following resources are intended to identify some of the major resources related to methamphetamine prevention, intervention and treatment. It is organized into seven topic areas and includes brief descriptions and source location with links (when available) Resources updated through January 2009.

Effects of Methamphetamine: Prevention, Intervention and Treatment Models (29)
Professional Training and Conference Materials (20)
Identifying and Serving Children Affected by Methamphetamine (18)
Federal, State and County Reports and Resources (35)
Tribal (8)
Policy and Legislation (8)
Additional Web Sites (3) 

 

 

Effects of Methamphetamine: Prevention, Intervention and Treatment Models

General Overview and Fact Sheets
  • This guide addresses a wide range of questions on methamphetamine including how methamphetamine is made, its effects, treatment, and strategies to combat its use and abuse.
    Institute for Intergovernmental Research. (n.d.). The methamphetamine problem: A question and answer guide. Retrieved February 11, 2008, from http://www.iir.com/centf/guide.htm
  • This fact sheet provides an overview on methamphetamine, the extent of use, health effects, treatment, arrests and sentencing, production and trafficking, legislation and links to other sources.
    Office of National Drug Control Policy. (2008, January 31). Facts and figures: Methamphetamine.Retrieved February 11, 2008, from http://www.whitehousedrugpolicy.gov/drugfact/methamphetamine/index.html
  •  This fact sheet presents basic information about methamphetamine and features 3 studies on prevalence. (360 – KB)
    United States Department of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health, National Institute on Drug Abuse and Health. (2006, November). NIDA Info Facts: Methamphetamine. Retrieved February 11, 2008, from http://www.drugabuse.gov/pdf/infofacts/Methamphetamine06.pdf
  •  This is a power point presentation that provides a brief overview on methamphetamine, including effects on the individual and impact on the community.
    United States Department of Health and Human Services, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, Center for Substance Abuse Treatment. (n.d.). Meth: What’s cooking in your neighborhood? Retrieved February 4, 2008, from http://ncadi.samhsa.gov/multimedia/mediaDetails.aspx?ID=362
Prevention and Intervention
  • This report provides information about existing methamphetamine related education programs in Alaska. (268 - KB)
    Alaska Meth Education Project and Four A’s. (2006, November). Alaska meth education project summary of assessment of providers. Retrieved January 23, 2008, from http://www.muni.org/iceimages/AlaskaMethEd/AssessmentReport.pdf
  • This brief article provides tips on effective and appropriate methamphetamine prevention strategies and activities.
    Potter, S. (2006). Best practices in methamphetamine prevention: Repackaging what we already know. Prevention Forum Magazine. Retrieved March 12, 2008, from http://www.prevention.org/ForumMagazine/documents/BestPractices.pdf
  • Methamphetamine education for elementary school students and their teachers is the focus of this program.
    Southeast Missouri State University. (n.d.). MEDFELS: Meth education for elementary students. Retrieved January 31, 2008, from http://www6.semo.edu/coned/Medfels/medfels.htm
  •  This guide is aimed at policymakers in the field of drug abuse prevention and focuses on these drugs: amphetamines and methamphetamine, ecstasy and methylphenidate. (996 – KB)
    United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime. (2007, July). Preventing amphetamine-type stimulant use among young people: A policy and programming guide. Retrieved January 30, 2008, from http://www.unodc.org/pdf/youthnet/ATS.pdf
  •  This brochure targets teens by providing information on the effects and risks of using methamphetamine. (444 – KB)
    United States Department of Health and Human Services, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, Center for Substance Abuse Treatment. (2006). Tips for teens: The truth about methamphetamine. Retrieved February 22, 2008, from http://download.ncadi.samhsa.gov/Prevline/pdfs/phd861.pdf
  •  The Iowa Consortium for Substance Abuse Research and Evaluation provides methamphetamine modules for prevention programs developed by its researchers. Retrieved January 28, 2008, from http://iconsortium.subst-abuse.uiowa.edu/new_ReportsPapers.html#MethMod
    • This component is used at the end of the Life Skills Training Course and focuses on methamphetamine prevention with upper middle school youth.
    • White, K. & Alger, M. (2005). Iowa City, IA: Iowa Consortium for Substance Abuse Research and Evaluation. Life skills training component: Myths vs. realities methamphetamine component lesson plan. 
    • This component is used at the end of the Strengthening Families Program Course and focuses on methamphetamine prevention with upper middle school youth.
    • White, K. & Alger, M. (2005). Iowa City, IA: Iowa Consortium for Substance Abuse Research and Evaluation. Strengthening families program: Myths vs. realities methamphetamine component lesson plan. 
    • These curriculum materials supplement each other and consist of an activity where participants identify whether commonly heard information about methamphetamine is a myth or a reality.
    • Iowa Consortium for Substance Abuse Research and Evaluation. (2005). Myth or reality?
    •  Iowa Consortium for Substance Abuse Research and Evaluation. (2005). Teacher’s guide to methamphetamine: Myths vs. realities activity.
  • The purpose of this report is to provide updated research findings on the effects of methamphetamine abuse and discuss effective prevention and treatment options. (1,668 – KB)
    United States Department of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health, National Institute on Drug Abuse. (2006, September). Methamphetamine abuse and addiction. Research Report Series.Retrieved February 19, 2008, from http://www.drugabuse.gov/PDF/RRMetham.pdf
  •  This publication is designed to encourage young people in grades five through nine to learn about the effects of drug abuse on the body and the brain.
    United States Department of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health, National Institute on Drug Abuse and Health. (2000).
    Mind over matter: The brain’s response to methamphetamine. Retrieved February 19, 2008, from http://teens.drugabuse.gov/mom/mom_meth1.asp
Treatment Models and Effectiveness
  • This is a multi-site initiative funded by SAMHSA/CSAT to study the treatment of methamphetamine dependence. Jointly implemented by the UCLA Integrated Substance Abuse Programs and the Matrix Institute on Addictions, it offers information on special populations, criminal justice, research, policy, treatment and other topics.
    Retrieved January 9, 2008, from http://www.methamphetamine.org
  • The first video provides an overview of the medical, psychological, and societal effects of methamphetamine abuse and dependence, while the second video addresses methamphetamine treatment with an emphasis on the Matrix Model, an evidence-based treatment protocol. Retrieved January 9, 2008, from http://www.cabhp.asu.edu/treatment/buy/index.aspx
    • Arizona State University, College of Human Services, Center for Applied Behavioral Health Policy. (2004). Methamphetamine 101: Etiology and physiology of an epidemic. [Videotape].
    • Arizona State University, College of Human Services, Center for Applied Behavioral Health Policy. (2004). Methamphetamine 102: Introduction to evidence-based treatments. [Videotape].
  • University of California Los Angeles Integrated Substance Abuse Programs coordinates substance abuse research and treatment under the UCLA Neuropsychiatric Institute & Hospital. This includes a number of Power Point presentations, findings and abstracts from their efforts. Retrieved January 9, 2008, from http://www.uclaisap.org/
  • This resource serves as a comprehensive compilation of methamphetamine background information and treatment strategies for practitioners. (3,299 - KB)
    California Department of Alcohol and Drug Programs & UCLA Integrated Substance Abuse Programs. (2007). Methamphetamine treatment: A practitioner’s reference 2007.
  • This manual provides several activities for 24 treatment sessions with a specific focus on gay and bisexual males who use methamphetamine.
    Shoptaw, S., Reback, C.J., Peck, J.A., Larkins, S., Freese, T.E., & Rawson, R.A. (2005). Getting off: A behavioral treatment intervention for gay and bisexual male methamphetamine users. Friends Research Institute, Inc. (3,431 – KB)
  • A list of 16 Power Point presentations from a variety of presenters around the nation.
    UCLA Integrated Substance Abuse Programs methamphetamine Power Point presentations. (1997-2007).
  • There are 4 volumes focused on screening, assessment and treatment planning; elements of psychosocial treatment; addictions medications and special populations; and an administrative toolkit.
    United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime: Treatnet training package materials. (n.d.).
  • This article discusses methamphetamine dependence, treatment and options among women.
    Cohen, J.B., Greenberg, R., Uri, J., Halpin, M., & Sweben, J. (2007, November). Women with methamphetamine dependence: Research on etiology and treatment. Journal of Psychoactive Drugs, 347-352.
  • This article focuses on California’s Substance Abuse and Crime Prevention Act of 2000 and its influence on methamphetamine use and treatment.
    Anglin, M.D., Urada, D., Brecht, M.L., Hawken, A., Rawson, R., & Longshore, D. (2007, November). Criminal justice treatment admissions for methamphetamine use in California: A focus on proposition 36. Journal of Psychoactive Drugs, 367-382.
  • This study was conducted on 30 adults who sought out treatment for their methamphetamine dependence.
    Galloway, G.P., Polcin, D., Kielstein, A., Brown, M., & Mendelson, J. (2007, November). A nine session manual of motivational enhancement therapy for methamphetamine dependence: Adherence and efficacy. Journal of Psychoactive Drugs, 393-400.
  • This article depicts how Prairie Ridge Addiction Treatment Services used and adapted contents of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration Treatment Improvement Protocol 33 for stimulant abuse for their program. (2,745 – KB)
    Hansen, J. (2007, April). One program’s transition to research-based strategies for treating methamphetamine abuse. Science and Practice Perspectives, 3(2), 29-34. Retrieved February 22, 2008, from http://www.drugabuse.gov/PDF/Perspectives/vol3no2/One.pdf
  • The following videos are available through Washington State's Alcohol and Drug Clearinghouse. Retrieved January 30, 2008, from http://clearinghouse.adhl.org/video/A-Z_html/M.html
    • A public forum in Yakima, Washington involved 13 speakers discussing methamphetamine.
      Meth madness town hall meeting-public forum on meth's potential deadly effects. (2001, October 23).[Videotape].
    • This Methamphetamine Forum was held in Tacoma, Washington and focuses on methamphetamine treatment.
      Methamphetamine addiction treatment forum - part 1: Myths and facts about meth addiction.(2001, December 7). [Videotape].
    • A methamphetamine forum held in Tacoma, Washington focuses on the treatment of methamphetamine.
      Methamphetamine addiction treatment forum - part 2 dealing with the issue. (2001, December 7).[Videotape].
    • A drug-specific teleconference on one of the most widely abused illicit drugs in the world, methamphetamine.
      METH: What's cooking in your neighborhood? (2001). [Videotape].
  • This article depicts Wyoming’s shifting response from enforcement to treatment of individuals who use methamphetamine. (PDF - 229 KB)
    Singh, D. (2001, May). Wyoming's methamphetamine initiative: The power of informed process. Practitioner Perspective: Onsite visits, case histories and State and Local innovations supported by the Bureau of Justice Assistance. Washington, D.C.: United States Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Bureau of Justice Assistance. Retrieved January 23, 2008, from http://www.ncjrs.org/pdffiles1/bja/186266.pdf
  • This study conducted telephone surveys of program directors and clinical supervisors to gather information on treatment admissions for individuals who use methamphetamine.
    Smith, R.B. & Gallati, R.J. (2005, August). Addiction treatment for methamphetamine users: A qualitative survey of selected service providers. New York, NY: New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services. Retrieved December 3, 2008, from http://www.oasas.state.ny.us/meth/documents/providersurvey2005.pdf
  • The following research update provides a brief overview on the significance of methamphetamine use, links with HIV and treatment. (79 – KB)
    United States Department of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health, National Institute on Drug Abuse. (2007, March). Methamphetamine addiction: Cause for concern, hope for the future. Topics in Brief. Retrieved February 4, 2008, from http://www.drugabuse.gov/pdf/tib/meth.pdf
  • This Treatment Improvement Protocol (TIP) provides information on the effects of stimulant abuse and dependence, discusses these effects in treating individuals who use stimulants, describes treatment approaches, and recommends treatment strategies.
    United States Department of Health and Human Services, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, Center for Substance Abuse Treatment. (1999). Treatment for stimulant use disorders: TIP 33. Retrieved January 9, 2008, from http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/bv.fcgi?rid=hstat5.chapter.57310
  • This report shows geographic distribution and treatment admission rates for methamphetamine/amphetamine and marijuana during 1995 and 2005.
    United States Department of Health and Human Services, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, Office of Applied Studies. (2008, January 17). The DASIS report: Geographic differences in substance abuse treatment admissions for methamphetamine/amphetamine and marijuana: 2005. Rockville, MD. Retrieved February 11, 2008, from http://oas.samhsa.gov/2k8/stateMethamphetamineTX/methamphetamines.htm
  • This report discusses rates, demographics and geographic distribution, source of referral and route of administration for admissions to SAMHSA’s Treatment Episode Data Set who report methamphetamines and/or amphetamines as their primary drug of abuse in 2005.
    United States Department of Health and Human Services, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, Office of Applied Studies. (2008, February 7). The DASIS report: Primary methamphetamine/amphetamine treatment admissions: 2005. Rockville, MD. Retrieved February 11, 2008, from http://oas.samhsa.gov/2k8/methamphetamineTX/meth.htm
  • This report provides data on treatment admissions for methamphetamine and other drugs of abuse. (380 – KB)
    United States Department of Health and Human Services, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, Office of Applied Studies. (2006, November). Treatment Episode Data Set (TEDS) Highlights – 2005: National admissions to substance abuse treatment services, DASIS Series: S-36, DHHS Publication No. (SMA) 07-4229, Rockville, MD. Retrieved January 23, 2008, from http://www.oas.samhsa.gov/teds2k5/tedshi2k5.pdf
  • This illustrates the effects methamphetamine use has on the brain and highlights the components of comprehensive drug treatment.
    Vereen, D.R. (n.d.). Methamphetamine: Why does the brain become addicted? Washington, D.C.: United States Department of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health, National Institute on Drug Abuse. Retrieved February 19, 2008, from http://www.cicp.org/PPT/BrainAddicted_dea.ppt
  • This journal article describes the creation and structure of the Methamphetamine Strike Force and the collaborative model.
    Goldberg, A. (2007, November). A collaborative model for community action against methamphetamine. Journal of Psychoactive Drugs, 327-336.

Professional Training Resources and Conference Materials

Professional Training and Personal Safety Guides
  • This article presents key topics for child welfare workers related to the use, production, and effects of methamphetamine on children and families.
    Connell-Carrick, K. (2007). Methamphetamine and the Changing Face of Child Welfare: Practice Principles for Child Welfare Workers. Child Welfare, May/June 86(3): 125-44.
  •  Kansas Methamphetamine Prevention Project staff provide trainings on a variety of topics, including prevention, safety training, treatment trends and other methamphetamine topics.
    Crank it up! Community methamphetamine prevention training. March 31, 2008 at the Topeka and Shawnee County Library in Topeka, KS. Retrieved February 15, 2008, from http://www.ksmethpreventionproject.org/kmpptrainings.htm
  •  This article provides information about how to safely investigate and search locations suspected of being methamphetamine laboratories. (2,059 – KB)
    Hanwell, D. (2007, August). Cooperative investigations of methamphetamine laboratories. FBI Law Enforcement Bulletin, 76(8): 18-22. Washington, D.C.: Department of Justice. Retrieved February 22, 2008, from http://www.fbi.gov/publications/leb/2007/aug07leb.pdf
  •  This report lays out guiding principles, needs and recommendations, research priorities to inform future prevention and education, treatment, and law enforcement efforts. (PDF - 315 KB)
    Methamphetamine Interagency Task Force, Federal Advisory Committee. (2000, January). Methamphetamine interagency task force: Final report. Washington, D.C.: United States Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Federal Advisory Committee. Retrieved February 11, 2008, from http://www.ncjrs.org/pdffiles1/nij/180155.pdf
  •  This is approved for 1 hour of Pennsylvania Certification Board continuing education credit as well as 2 hours of National Association of Professionals credits.
    Institute for Research, Education and Training in Addictions. (2006). Methamphetamine: Debunking the myth. Resource Links. Retrieved December 2, 2008, from http://nattc.org/resPubs/pubCat/details.asp?keyword=meth&offset=20&ID=1660
  • This is a one hour training documentary that highlights methamphetamine manufacturing, use, abuse and trafficking in Bay County, Florida.
    Multijurisdictional Counterdrug Task Force Training. (2005, September 29). Ice age II: Lessons learned from Bay County, Florida methamphetamine awareness/training documentary. Retrieved February 22, 2008, from http://ncadi.samhsa.gov/multimedia/webcasts/w.aspx?ID=421
  • The goal of this broadcast is to educate the public about a drug free workplace.
    Multijurisdictional Counterdrug Task Force Training and Community Anti-drug Coalitions of America. (2004, October 21). Drugs and society: The true cost to YOU! Drug endangered children. Washington, D.C.: United States Department of Health and Human Services, Substance Abuse and Mental Services Administration, National Clearinghouse on Alcohol and Drug Information. Retrieved January 9, 2008, from
    http://ncadi.samhsa.gov/multimedia/webcasts/w.aspx?ID=271
  • This monograph identifies eight essential components of a successful Clandestine Laboratory Enforcement Program; outlines a 5-stage strategic planning process to developing and implementing a CLEP; provides worksheets to assist policymakers and program planners with planning process; and includes models of forms and procedures that State and local agencies can use to develop their own CLEP. (PDF - 944 KB)
    United States Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Bureau of Justice Assistance. (2000, July). Developing a strategy for multiagency response to clandestine drug laboratories. Bureau of Justice Assistance Monograph. (Original work published June 1993). Retrieved January 9, 2008, from http://www.ncjrs.org/pdffiles/clan.pdf
  • This comprehensive approach to address methamphetamine abuse has a specific focus on empowering local communities using toolkits. Oregon Partnership also offers Tackle Meth training. Retrieved February 28, 2008, from http://www.orpartnership.org/web/tacklingmeth.asp
    Oregon Partnership. (n.d.). Tackling meth toolkit: A community education tool.
    Oregon Partnership. (n.d.). Tackling meth toolkit: A community action guide.
    The State of Tennessee sets forth policies and procedures for all Tennessee Department of Children’s Services CPS employees. (132 – KB)
    Tennessee Department of Children’s Services. (2007, December 1). Work aid – 4 – Protocol for CPS investigations involving methamphetamine. Retrieved December 3, 2008, from http://www.state.tn.us/youth/dcsguide/policies/chap14/WA4.pdf
  •  These recommendations are based on draft guidelines developed by the California Department of Justice Bureau of Narcotics Enforcement.
    University of Arizona, College of Public Health, Community, Environment and Policy Division. (n.d.). Recommendation of work practices to maintain officer safety. Retrieved January 9, 2008, from http://www.publichealth.arizona.edu/Divisions/CEP/Documents/Officer%20Saftey.swf
  • This training program provided participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to maintain their safety and well-being when working with methamphetamine involved individuals. (PDF - 84 KB)
    Webber, J.R. (2006). Working with methamphetamine abusers: Personal safety recommendations and procedures. Bloomington, IL: Chestnut Health Systems, Lighthouse Institute. Retrieved January 9, 2008, from http://www.drugfreeinfo.org/PDFs/strengthensupervision.PDF
Training on Clandestine Labs
  • A guidance document on general cleanup has been prepared to assist property owners, contractors and local authorities. (PDF – 251 KB)
    Minnesota Department of Health and Minnesota Pollution Control Agency. (2007, April 3). Clandestine drug lab general cleanup guidance. Retrieved January 9, 2008, from http://www.health.state.mn.us/divs/eh/meth/lab/guidance0407.pdf
  •  This guide provides information for police on prevention and how to improve overall response to incidents involving clandestine drug labs. (PDF - 792 KB).
    Scott, M.S. & Dedel, K. (2006, August). Problem-oriented guides for police series, Problem-specific guide series, No. 16: Clandestine methamphetamine labs, 2nd edition. Washington, D.C.: United States Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Office of Community Oriented Policing Services. Retrieved December 3, 2008, from http://www.popcenter.org/problems/meth_labs/
  •  This webcast features panelists from Drug Enforcement Administration and law enforcement who provide training information on understanding and responding appropriately to clandestine labs.
    Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America and Multijurisdictional Counterdrug Task Force Training. (2004, April 22). Ice age: Fighting the war on meth. Retrieved February 4, 2008, from http://ncadi.samhsa.gov/multimedia/webcasts/w.aspx?ID=253
Past Conferences and Training Events
  •  The conference was sponsored by the Administration for Children and Families’ Children’s Bureau and Child Care Bureau, and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s Center for Substance Abuse Treatment. The conference proceedings, including Power Point Presentations and handouts are available.
    Methamphetamine: The child welfare impact and response. May 8-9, 2006 at the Hyatt Regency in Crystal City, VA. Retrieved February 22, 2008, from http://ncsacw.samhsa.gov/conf_Methamphetamine.html
  •  The Montana Methamphetamine Cleanup Program organized this conference, which is focused on the environmental risks and dangers of methamphetamine labs and its impact on community members.
    Methamphetamine: Hazards to your health and home. March 3-4, 2008 at the Red Lion Colonial in Helena, MT. Retrieved February 28, 2008, from http://www.deq.state.mt.us/Meth/Conf032008.asp
  •  This two-day conference brings together local agencies to tackle methamphetamine in Southern Illinois. 
    Southern Illinois meth awareness conference.May 15-16, 2007 at John A. Logan College in Carterville, IL. Retrieved February 22, 2008, from http://www.jalc.edu/cbi/methconf07/presentations.html
    Southern Illinois meth and other drugs awareness conference: Breaking the chains, building bridges. April 1-2, 2008 at John A. Logan College in Carterville, IL. Retrieved February 22, 2008, from http://www.jalc.edu/cbi/methconf08/index.html
  • National Alliance for Model State Drug Laws held regional methamphetamine legislative conferences, which resulted in each region developing a compilation of recommendations and priorities and a memorandum of recommendations for a regional methamphetamine strategy. Retrieved December 3, 2008, from http://www.namsdl.org/methconf.htm
    South/Southeast methamphetamine legislative and policy planning conference. July 13-14, 2006 in Birmingham, AL.
    West/Southwest methamphetamine legislative and policy planning conference. October 5-6, 2006 in Salt Lake City, UT.
    Midwest/Great Lakes methamphetamine legislative and policy planning conference. February 1-2, 2007 in Des Moines, IA.

Identifying and Serving Children Affected by Methamphetamine

Prenatal Methamphetamine Exposure
  • This document discusses the development of treatment care plans for drug-exposed infants until age 3 that provide effective and developmentally appropriate interventions with successful outcome potential. 
    Shah, R. Z. (2000). Second chance kids: Providing development focused care for drug- exposed infants. Retrieved February 11, 2008, from http://www.addictionrecov.org/paradigm/P_PR_SP00/cont_shah.htm
  •  This article explores the neonatal growth effects of prenatal exposure to methamphetamine in the Infant Development, Environment and Lifestyle study.
    Smith, L.M., LaGasse, L.L., Derauf, C., Grant, P., Shah, R., Arria, A., Huestis, M., Haning, W., Strauss, A., Grotta, S.D., Liu, J., and Lester, B.M. (2006). The infant development, environment, and lifestyle study: Effects of prenatal methamphetamine exposure, polydrug exposure, and poverty on intrauterine growth. Pediatrics, 118(3). Retrieved February 11, 2008, from http://pediatrics.aappublications.org/cgi/content/full/118/3/1149
  • This paper describes the health risks to pregnant women and infants caused by methamphetamine use during pregnancy.
    Wells, K. (n.d.). Methamphetamine and pregnancy. Retrieved January 9, 2008, from http://www.colodec.org/decpapers/methandpregnancy.htm
National Drug Endangered Children Materials and Protocols: Children Found in Methamphetamine Labs
  • This is intended as a guide for managing health issues of children who are found at methamphetamine lab sites. (PDF - 34 KB)
    Carver County. (2006, April 11). Minnesota medical protocols for children found at methamphetamine lab sites. St. Paul, MN: Minnesota Department of Health. Retrieved January 9, 2008, from http://www.health.state.mn.us/divs/eh/meth/ordinance/carverchild.pdf
  •  The national protocol is designed to inform law enforcement, child protective services, medical personnel and the emergency department about the critical steps needed to assist children found in drug labs. (PDF - 93 KB)
    National Alliance for Drug Endangered Children. (2004, June). National protocol for medical evaluation of children found in drug labs. Community Links. Retrieved January 9, 2008, from
    http://www.colodec.org/decpapers/Documents/DECNationalProtocol.pdf
  • Nebraska provides the Children Exposed to Methamphetamine Labs protocol for children exposed to methamphetamine labs, which was developed by a Medical Working Group as part of the Midwest High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) Program. (PDF - 799 KB)
    Protocols. (n.d.). Lincoln, NE: Nebraska Alliance for Drug Endangered Children. Retrieved January 9, 2008, from http://www.nebraskadec.org/protocols.html
  • This article discusses the dangers posed by methamphetamine labs and provides information on what is being done to help children. (27 – KB)
    Reed, C. (2004, November). Children in meth labs: Risky business. Washington, D.C.: United States Department of Justice, Office of Community Oriented Policing. Retrieved December 3, 2008, from http://www.nationaldec.org/user_files/3549_1662737.pdf
  • This provides an overview of methamphetamine production and trends, discusses the dangers to children living in methamphetamine labs and outlines recommendations for a multidisciplinary team approach.
    Swetlow, K. (2003, June). Children at clandestine methamphetamine labs: Helping meth’s youngest victims. OVC Bulletin. Washington, D.C.: United States Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Office for Victims of Crimes. Retrieved February 11, 2008, from http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/ovc/publications/bulletins/children
  • These papers provide answers to frequently asked questions about clandestine methamphetamine labs and removal of children from these labs.
    Wells, K. (n.d.). Clandestine methamphetamine labs FAQ #1. Retrieved January 9, 2008, from http://www.colodec.org/decpapers/clandestinelabfaq1.htm
    Wells, K. (n.d.). Medical evaluation of children removed from clandestine labs FAQ #2. Retrieved January 9, 2008, from http://www.colodec.org/decpapers/childmedevalfaq2.htm
    Wells, K. (n.d.). How to care for children removed from a drug endangered environment FAQ #3. Retrieved January 9, 2008, from http://www.colodec.org/decpapers/careforchildrenfaq3.htm
State Drug Endangered Children Materials and Protocols: Children Found in Methamphetamine Labs
  • The following papers are written by members of the DEC Alliance and are made available through Colorado Alliance for Drug Endangered Children. Retrieved January 9, 2008, from http://www.colodec.org/decpapers/decpapers.htm
    This is a set of 8 forms compiled for Colorado that other states may modify for their efforts. (PDF - 357 KB)
    Colorado Alliance for Drug Endangered Children. (n.d.). Drug endangered children: Initial response forms.
    National Jewish Hospital and Research Center describes the study beginning in 2003 on the harmful effects of methamphetamine labs to first responders and children.
    Martyny, J.W., Arbuckle, S.L., McCammon, C.S., Esswein, E.J., & Erb, N. (n.d.). National Jewish Research Center methamphetamine research synopsis.
     This Memorandum of Understanding between Larimer County Department of Human Services and Larimer County Drug Task Force is a collaborative effort to assist in the identification, investigation and removal of Drug Endangered Children.
    Larimer County, Colorado. (2003, April 1).Memorandum of understanding.
    This protocol provides a screening guide for child welfare workers and law enforcement in Larimer County, Colorado.
    Larimer County, Colorado. (n.d.). Protocol for investigating child protection referrals involving the operation of clandestine labs.
  • In Arizona, a multidisciplinary team developed this protocol for child protective services, law enforcement, medical services and prosecution to develop safety procedures involving methamphetamine laboratories. (PDF - 342 KB)
    DEC Task Force. (2003, September 30). Arizona Drug Endangered Children (DEC) multidisciplinary/integrated protocol. Phoenix, AZ: Office of the Arizona Attorney General. Retrieved January 9, 2008, from http://www.azag.gov/DEC/docs/DEC_protocol.pdf
  • This resource presents the mission, goals and logic model of the Georgia Alliance for Drug Endangered Children. (166 – KB)
    Georgia Alliance for Drug Endangered Children. (2006). Georgia Alliance for Drug Endangered Children strategic plan 2006. Retrieved January 23, 2008, from http://www.georgiadec.org/docs/strat_plan_logic.pdf
  • The purpose of this study was to identify local procedures for handling drug-endangered children cases and to compare these procedures to the steps recommended by Washington's We Care plan.(2,397 – KB)
    Governor's Council on Substance Abuse. (2006, September). Survey of policies and procedures for drug endangered children in Washington State. Olympia, WA: State of Washington, Department of Community, Trade and Economic Development.
    Retrieved January 23, 2008, from http://www.cted.wa.gov/_CTED/documents/ID_3547_Publications.pdf
  • This resource provides guidance in the establishment of local DEC programs. (323 – KB)
    Iowa Alliance for Drug Endangered Children. (2007, February). Building a DEC team: Guide to help Iowa communities launch DEC programs. Retrieved January 23, 2008, from http://www.iowadec.net/uploads/Guide_to_Launching_a_DEC_Program_in_Iowa.pdf
  • Kentucky’s Drug Endangered Child Training Network provides posters, brochures, videos, presentations and online courses informing children, family members, community members and professionals about the dangers of methamphetamine.
    Kentucky’s Drug Endangered Child Training Network. Retrieved January 23, 2008, from http://www.drugendangeredchild.org/Publications.htm
    Kentucky’s Drug Endangered Child Training Network. Retrieved January 23, 2008, from http://www.drugendangeredchild.org/Videos.htm
    Kentucky’s Drug Endangered Child Training Network. Retrieved January 23, 2008, from http://www.drugendangeredchild.org/courses.htm
  • This report provides background information on Arizona's drug endangered children program and highlights program activities and results. (2,021 – KB)
    Office of the Arizona Attorney General. (2006, December). Arizona Alliance for Drug Endangered Children Program annual report 2006. Retrieved January 23, 2008, from
    http://www.azag.gov/AnnualReports/2006AnnualReport.pdf
  • There are five counties in Tennessee that formed a collaboration team as well as an agreement stating their operating policies in response to drug endangered children.
    Tennessee Alliance for Drug Endangered Children. (n.d.). DEC protocols. Retrieved January 9, 2008, from http://www.tadec.org/Protocols/countyprotocols.htm
  • Washington State Department of Health has a Drug Endangered Children Program listing resources from Washington State, other U.S. states and nationwide. Retrieved February 11, 2008, from http://www.doh.wa.gov/ehp/ts/CDL/resources.htm#dec
    This publication describes the We Care plan involving six elements to address the immediate needs of the drug-endangered child. (PDF - 251 KB)
    Washington Governor’s Methamphetamine Coordinating Committee. (2004, August). Washington, D.C.: United States Department of Justice, Washington State Methamphetamine Initiative. Washington’s endangered children’s assessment and response: We care, recommended best practices addressing the needs of drug endangered children.
    This document describes the phases of site processing a clandestine lab, which involves a multi-agency response. (PDF – 28 KB)
    Washington State, Stevens County Sheriff’s Office. (2003, June). Sheriff’s office inter-agency notification.
    This is specific DEC protocol using one CPS worker in Pierce County. (PDF – 14 KB)
    Washington State, Pierce County. (n.d.). Drug endangered children’s (DEC) protocol.

Federal, State and County Reports and Resources

County and Local Reports and Resources
  • These reports summarize the activity during the 1st and 2nd quarters submitted by each Arizona County that received funds from HB 2554 to support increased methamphetamine interdiction efforts including investigation, training, prosecution, abuse treatment, or education programs. (PDF – 200 KB) Retrieved February 29, 2008, from http://azcjc.gov/publications/publications.asp?ServId=1003
    Arizona Criminal Justice Commission. (2007, November 30). Methamphetamine interdiction summary report: 1st quarter FY 2008 summary report.
    Arizona Criminal Justice Commission. (2008, February 28). Methamphetamine interdiction summary report: 2nd quarter FY 2008 summary report.
  • This report provides results of an assessment of the methamphetamine situation in Laramie County, Wyoming. Recommendations are also presented. (2,545 - KB) Datacorp. (2007, February 8). Cheyenne-Laramie County methamphetamine assessment project. Retrieved January 28, 2008, from http://cheyennemeth.org/images/Report1.pdf
  • The National Association of Counties offers a research study and monthly newsletters focused on methamphetamine topics.
  • This article summarizes the data presented May 2006 at the Substance Abuse Research Consortium meeting in Pasadena, California.
    Burke, C. (2007, November). Methamphetamine use among San Diego County arrestees. Journal of Psychoactive Drugs, 337-346.
  •  This article investigates drug use trends and treatment admission rates for Los Angeles County funded programs between 2001 and 2005.
    Crevecoeur, D., Rutkowski, B., & Rawson, R.A. (2007, November). The rise in treatment admissions for methamphetamine use in Los Angeles County from 2001 through 2005. Journal of Psychoactive Drugs, 383-392.
  •  This article discusses the indicators of methamphetamine use and abuse in San Diego County, California and emphasizes the importance of multiple data sources.
    Pollini, R.A. & Strathdee, S.A. (2007, November). Indicators of methamphetamine use and abuse in San Diego County, California: 2001-2005. Journal of Psychoactive Drugs, 319-326.
  • This study examines psychosocial and behavioral correlates of depressed mood in 146 females who use methamphetamine in San Diego, California.
    Semple, S.J., Zians, J., Strathdee, S.A., & Patterson, T.L. (2007, November). Psychosocial and behavioral correlates of depressed mood among female methamphetamine users. Journal of Psychoactive Drugs, 353-366.
State Reports and Resources
  • Arizona developed a strategic action plan with 10 recommendations to eradicate methamphetamine use within the State to build healthy and safe communities. (2,013 – KB)
    Arizona Methamphetamine Task Force. (2007). A plan for action: Addressing the methamphetamine crisis in Arizona – policy recommendations for a comprehensive statewide strategy to combat methamphetamine. Phoenix, AZ: The Governor’s Office for Children, Youth and Families. Retrieved January 23, 2008, from http://www.governor.state.az.us/dms/upload/NR_050707_Meth%20Report.pdf
  •  This bulletin demonstrates how key indicators can be used to measure, monitor and evaluate the extent and nature of methamphetamine abuse in Illinois. (PDF - 636 KB)
    Bauer, R. (2003, January). Methamphetamine in Illinois: Examination of an emerging drug. Research Bulletin, 1(2). Chicago, IL: Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority. Retrieved February 4, 2008, from http://www.icjia.state.il.us/public/pdf/bulletins/meth.pdf
  •  This chapter illustrates how the nonmedical use of the prescription drug form of methamphetamines varies from each State.
    Colliver, J.D., Kroutil, L.A., Dai, L., & Gfroerer, J.C. (2006, September). Misuse of prescription drugs: Data from the 2002, 2003, and 2004 National Surveys on Drug Use and Health. (DHHS Publication No. SMA 06-4192, Analytic Series A-28). Rockville, MD: United States Department of Health and Human Services, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, Office of Applied Studies. Retrieved February 4, 2008, from http://www.oas.samhsa.gov/prescription/Ch7.htm#7.6
  •  This study uses the SF-8 health survey to assess the mental and physical health status of 249 adults in Ohio reporting use of a stimulant.
    Falck, R.S., Wang, J., & Carlson, R.G. (2007, November). Health status of illicit stimulant drug users in rural Ohio. Journal of Psychoactive Drugs, 401-406.
  •  This report provides recommendations in 7 fundamental categories that are intended to serve as the basis for a comprehensive strategy to address methamphetamine use in Tennessee. (PDF - 746 KB)
    The Governor’s Task Force on Methamphetamine Abuse. (2004, September 1). The Governor's Task Force on methamphetamine abuse: Final report. Retrieved January 9, 2008, from http://kci.org/meth_info/methreport.pdf
  • The purpose of this Preliminary Report is to provide the Nevada Governor and 2007 Legislature with information and recommendations to address the negative impacts methamphetamine use and distribution are having on the State.
    Governor's Working Group. (2007, April 1). Preliminary report: Governor's Working Group on methamphetamine use. Carson City, NV: Nevada Department of Health and Human Services. Retrieved January 23, 2008, from http://dhhs.nv.gov/DO-Meth.htm
  • This resource highlights the efforts of Indiana agencies and organizations to address methamphetamine in the state. (124 – KB)
    Indiana Criminal Justice Institute. (2007, January). Meth-free Indiana action plan. Retrieved December 3, 2008, from http://www.in.gov/cji/2853.htm
  • The purpose of this report is to understand the impact of methamphetamine on the child welfare system in Arkansas. (446 - KB)
    Kelly, P. (2007, January). Poison, problem and perspective: The impact of methamphetamine on the Arkansas child welfare system. Little Rock, AR: Arkansas Advocates for Children and Families. Retrieved January 23, 2008, from http://www.aradvocates.org/_images/pdfs/AACF_Meth&ChildWelfare.pdf
  • Minnesota Department of Health has several links on its home page ranging from methamphetamine labs, on-scene safety and laws and ordinances. Retrieved January 9, 2008, from http://www.health.state.mn.us/divs/eh/meth/index.html
    Minnesota laws, sample city and county ordinances, medical protocols, methamphetamine lab cleanup letters, and other resources are provided in this section
    Minnesota Department of Health. (n.d.) Methamphetamine and meth labs: Laws and ordinances.
    Minnesota Department of Health provides results from the 2 Statewide surveys on methamphetamine lab discoveries.
    Minnesota Department of Health. (2006, June). Meth labs discovered in Minnesota in 2005.
    Minnesota Department of Health. (2006, October). Meth labs discovered in Minnesota in 2005 and January to June, 2006.
  • This documentary chronicles the impact of methamphetamine on Minnesota and includes interviews with individuals in recovery, medical professionals, law enforcement, and others familiar with methamphetamine.
    Minnesota County Attorneys Association. (2007, February). Revealing meth in Minnesota. [DVD]. Retrieved January 30, 2008, from
    http://www.revealingmeth.com/dvd1.htm
  • This report summarizes results from the 2007 Montana Youth Risk Behavior Study.
    Montana Office of Public Instruction. (2007, September 18). Significant reduction in high school meth use summary report. Retrieved December 3, 2008, from http://opi.mt.gov/PDF/superintendent/MMO091807MethSummary.pdf
  • This report assesses trends and patterns of methamphetamine use and crime in Montana.
    Montana Attorney General’s Office and The Meth Project. (2007, January). Methamphetamine in Montana: A preliminary report on trends and impact. Retrieved December 3, 2008, from http://www.doj.mt.gov/news/releases2007/20070124preliminarymethreport.pdf
  • This report documents the process and initial results of Washington State's methamphetamine initiative using a collaborative team approach. (PDF - 324 KB)
    National Crime Prevention Council and Drug Enforcement Administration. (2002, September). Responding to Methamphetamine: Washington State’s promising example. Retrieved February 4, 2008, from http://www.ncpc.org/cms/cms-upload/ncpc/files/RespondtoMeth.pdf
  • This issue of Children's Services Practice Notes, a quarterly newsletter published by the North Carolina Division of Social Services, is devoted entirely to helping child welfare workers respond to the impact of methamphetamine on families and children. (287 – KB)
    North Carolina Division of Social Services. (2005, April). Meth and family-centered child welfare practice. Children’s Services Practice Notes, 10(2). Retrieved January 28, 2008, from http://www.practicenotes.org/vol10_n2/cspnv10n2.pdf
  • This assessment outlines methamphetamine use, provides information and data regarding methamphetamine related criminal activities and highlights Washington State efforts to address methamphetamine. (981 - KB)
    Northwest High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area. (2006, March). Methamphetamine and related crime: The impacts of methamphetamine abuse. Retrieved January 28, 2008, from http://www.mfiles.org/publications/Methandrelatedcrime.pdf
  • This site highlights a series of TV, radio and online programs to help Oregonians by providing more information on methamphetamine.
    Oregon Public Broadcasting. (2007). Meth: The Oregon front. Retrieved http://www.opb.org/meth/
  • The Criminal Justice Research Division of the San Diego Association of Governments conducted this study on methamphetamine use and its consequences among arrestees in Los Angeles, Phoenix, Portland, San Diego and San Jose. The study used data from the Arrestee Drug Abuse Monitoring program. (PDF - 421 KB)
    Pennell, S., Ellett, J., Rienick, C., & Grimes, J. (1999, April). Meth matters: Report on methamphetamine users in five western cities. Washington, D.C.: United States Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, National Institute of Justice. Retrieved January 23, 2008, from http://www.ncjrs.org/pdffiles1/176331.pdf
  • This report provides information about methamphetamine, its effects, and the impact on North Dakota communities. (699 – KB)
    Rural Crime and Justice Center. (2007, March). Methamphetamine: The Impact on North Dakota. Retrieved January 23, 2008, from http://warp6.cs.misu.nodak.edu/rcjc/pdf/MethamphetamineTheImpactonNorthDakota.pdf
  • These annual reports provide information about Colorado's Methamphetamine Task Force and the priorities and expectations identified by the Task Force. Retrieved December 3, 2008, from http://www.coloradodec.org/coloradostatemethtaskforce111.html
    State of Colorado Methamphetamine Task Force. (2007, January). Methamphetamine Task Force first annual report. Denver, CO: Colorado Attorney General.
    State of Colorado Methamphetamine Task Force. (2008, January). Methamphetamine Task Force second annual report. Denver, CO: Colorado Attorney General.
  • This study examines rural stimulant use, specifically methamphetamine use in 225 adults in Kentucky.
    Stoops, W.W., Tindall, M.S., Havens, J.R., Oser, C.B., Webster, J.M., Mateyoke-Scrivner, A., Wright, P.B., Booth, B.M., & Leukefeld, C.G. (2007, November). Kentucky rural stimulant use: A comparison of methamphetamine and other stimulant users. Journal of Psychoactive Drugs, 407-417.
  • As part of Oregon's Target Meth Project, this guide provides information on effective methamphetamine and other drug prevention practices, techniques for organizing a neighborhood response to drug use, and strategies to involve the community. (597 - KB)
    Target Meth. (2007). Community Action Guide: Assisting You to Take Action and Reduce Drug Use in Your Community. Retrieved January 28, 2008, from http://www.adp.ca.gov/Prevention/pdf/Meth_Resource_Guide.pdf
  • This report to the legislature provides information about methamphetamine in Vermont and describes the efforts of Vermont's public information campaign. (287 – KB)
    Vermont Department of Health. (2007, January 15). Vermont 2007: Methamphetamine public information campaign. Retrieved January 28, 2008, from http://healthvermont.gov/admin/legislature/documents/Methamphetamine_leg_report.pdf
  • This article offers an overview of the challenges and highlights some of the promising practices that practitioners can consider. (2,316 – KB)
    Virginia Department of Social Services, Child Protective Services Unit. (2007, Spring). Methamphetamine and child maltreatment. Virginia Child Protection Newsletter 79. Harrisonburg, VA: James Madison University. Retrieved January 28, 2008, from http://psychweb.cisat.jmu.edu/graysojh/volume%2079.pdf
Federal Reports and Resources
  • This publication presents national estimates of drug-related visits to hospital emergency departments for 2005, based on data from the Drug Abuse Warning Network. (915 – KB)
    United States Department of Health and Human Services, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, Office of Applied Studies. (2007, March). Drug abuse warning network 2005: National estimates of drug-related emergency department visits. Retrieved February 4, 2008, from
    http://dawninfo.samhsa.gov/files/DAWN-ED-2005-Web.pdf
  •  This report examines trends and patterns in rates of methamphetamine use among males and females, age 12 and older.
    United States Department of Health and Human Services, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, Office of Applied Studies. (2007, January 26). The NSDUH Report: Methamphetamine use. Retrieved February 4, 2008, from http://www.oas.samhsa.gov/2k7/meth/meth.cfm
  • Survey responses about methamphetamine use, abuse and dependence retrieved from National Surveys on Drug Use and Health are compiled into this report. (205 – KB)
    United States Department of Health and Human Services, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, Office of Applied Studies. (2005, September 16). The NSDUH Report: Methamphetamine use, abuse, and dependence: 2002, 2003, and 2004. Rockville, MD. Retrieved February 4, 2008, from http://www.oas.samhsa.gov/2k5/meth/meth.pdf
  •  This report acknowledges that some survey respondents may fail to recognize and report their methamphetamine use in the core stimulants module. (586 – KB)
    Ruppenkamp, J., Davis, T., Kroutil, L., & Aldworth, J. (2006, August). 2005 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methamphetamine analysis report. Rockville, MD: United States Department of Health and Human Services, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, Office of Applied Studies. Retrieved February 4, 2008, from http://www.oas.samhsa.gov/nsduh/2k5MRB/meth2k5.pdf
Tribal
  • This explores methamphetamine use in Indian country by surveying tribal professionals from three Western tribal communities about their perceptions on methamphetamine use and implications for children in their communities. (817 - KB)
    Bubar, R., Winokur, M., & Bartlemay, W. (2007, January). Perceptions of methamphetamine use in three western tribal communities: Implications for child abuse in Indian Country. Washington, D.C.: United States Department of Justice, Office for Victims of Crime, Tribal Law and Policy Institute. Retrieved January 23, 2008, from http://www.tribal-institute.org/download/Final%20Meth%20Article%20for%20Printing%206-07.pdf
  •  This article describes the role of methamphetamine use and its impact on child welfare in tribal communities. (98 – KB)
    Bubar, R. & Payne, D. (n.d.). Methamphetamine and child abuse in Native America. Retrieved February 22, 2008, from http://www.ncai.org/ncai/Meth/Methamphetamine_and_Child_Abuse_in_Native_America_Article.pdf
  •  Indian Health Services provides sources for methamphetamine prevention initiatives. This document offers a list of conferences, training and other methamphetamine related activities in Arizona, Oklahoma, Aberdeen, Montana, and in the Navajo area.
    Indian Health Services. (n.d.). Methamphetamine activities in Indian country. Retrieved December 3, 2008, from http://www.ihs.gov/Medicalprograms/Behavioral/index.cfm?module=BH&option=Meth
  •  This is a compilation of preliminary recommendations reported by the facilitated workgroups at the Summit.
    National Alliance for Model State Drug Laws. (August 1, 2007) Regional Methamphetamine Legislative Conferences: ONDCP Tribal Methamphetamine Summit. Phoenix, AZ. Retrieved February 22, 2008, from http://www.namsdl.org/methaz.htm
  •  The National Congress of American Indians provides methamphetamine related resources, including reports, treatment efforts, conferences, and legislative action. Retrieved January 30, 2008, from http://www.ncai.org/Meth_in_Indian_Country_Initiat.192.0.html
    Methamphetamine educational materials are provided to fight methamphetamine abuse in Indian Country.
    National Congress of American Indians. Methamphetamine toolkit for tribes.
    This resource provides information and data showing the impact of methamphetamine on tribal communities, highlights solutions that have been created to address methamphetamine and provides the Tribal leader methamphetamine contacts for members of the press. (157 – KB)
    National Congress of American Indians. (2006, November 30). Methamphetamines in Indian Country: An American problem uniquely affecting Indian Country.
    There are 8 congressional testimonies and a witness list available.
    United States Senate Hearing on the problem of methamphetamine use in Indian Country. (2006, April 5). Congressional testimonies from the Senate Indian Affairs Committee: Oversight Hearing on Methamphetamine.
    3rd annual Great Plains regional summit on methamphetamine. May 30 – June 1, 2007 at the Spirit Lake Resort and Casino in Spirit Lake Tribe, ND.
    NCAI meth task force meeting. June 10, 2007 at the Egan Convention Center in Anchorage, AK.
    NCAI meth task force meeting. November 11, 2007 at the Hyatt Regency at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver, CO.
  •  This conference is presented by National Indian Child Welfare Association with a focus on the role with Indian children and families.
    26th annual protecting our children national American Indian conference on child abuse and neglect. April 20-23, 2008 at the Sheraton Bloomington Hotel in Minneapolis, MN. Retrieved December 2, 2008, from http://www.childwelfare.gov/calendar/materials/nicwa_08.cfm
  •  National Alliance for Model State Drug Laws held this summit, which resulted in each region developing a compilation of recommendations and priorities for a regional methamphetamine strategy.
    Office of National Drug Control Policy tribal methamphetamine summit. August 1, 2007 in Phoenix, AZ. Retrieved February 22, 2008, from http://www.namsdl.org/methaz.htm
Policy and Legislation
  • The provisions of the Child and Family Services Improvement Act of 2006 are outlined in this briefing paper and represent an important step toward providing $40 million annually towards services to children and families, improving the workforce and addressing substance abuse, specifically methamphetamine abuse. (92 – KB)
  • The Methamphetamine Remediation Research Act of 2007 enacted by the U.S. House of Representatives instructs the Environmental Protection Agency to develop guidelines to help state and local authorities clean up former methamphetamine lab sites.
  •  National Alliance for Model State Drug Laws offers a list of State legislative resources pertinent to ephedrine/pseudoephedrine, drug endangered children and methamphetamine trafficking. Retrieved December 3, 2008, from http://www.namsdl.org/resmethinfo.htm
    • National Alliance for Model State Drug Laws. (2007, January). State child endangerment Bill status update.
    • National Alliance for Model State Drug Laws. (2007, April). Offenses and penalties related to methamphetamine trafficking citation list.
  •  This report surveys the effects of anti-methamphetamine activities in all 50 States and compares State laws to the Federal standard enacted in September 2006 as part of the Combat Methamphetamine Epidemic Act of 2005. (1,335 - KB)
  •  The Synthetics Strategy set goals to reduce synthetic drug use at a rate of approximately 5 percent each year and outlines a strategy for reducing past month methamphetamine use by 15 percent over three years, past-month prescription drug abuse by 15 percent over three years and domestic methamphetamine laboratories by 25 percent over three years.
  •  These materials provide more information on California’s Proposition 36, which is the Substance Abuse and Crime Prevention Act of 2000.
  •  An overview of Proposition 36, reports and data, press releases and frequently asked questions are available on this website.
    • Drug Policy Alliance. (n.d.). California Proposition 36: The substance abuse and crime prevention act of 2000. Retrieved December 4, 2008, from http://www.prop36.org/
  •  This includes the full text of California’s Proposition 36.
  •  Governor of South Dakota signed House Bill 1178 allowing an intensive methamphetamine treatment program for women in the State correctional facilities.
  •  This training guide is developed for regulated sellers of non-prescription drug products containing ephedrine, pseudoephedrine, and phenylpropanolamine in compliance with the Combat Methamphetamine Epidemic Act of 2005, Title VII of Public Law 109-177. (527 – KB)
Additional Web Sites
  • This site, sponsored by the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy, the Department of Justice, and the Department of Health and Human Resources, provides various resources on methamphetamine, including information on publications and research, upcoming conferences, policies and legislation, technical assistance and training, and more. http://www.methresources.gov
  •  The Meth Awareness and Prevention Project of South Dakota offers information geared towards different populations in the community to create awareness about methamphetamine. http://www.mappsd.org/
  •  Stop Drugs is implemented by the California Department of Justice and offers a methamphetamine overview, prevention efforts, treatment strategies and other topics. http://www.stopdrugs.org/