Recent studies reflect that teenagers are less likely to view methamphetamine as a harmful drug, even though they know that abuse of the highly addictive drug often destroys lives.

 Office on National Drug Control Policy study

23.5 percent of state prisoners and 17.9 percent of federal prisoners surveyed in 2004 indicated that they used methamphetamine at some point in their lives.

Bureau of Justice Statistics

From 1995 to 2005, the number of admissions for treatment in which methamphetamine was the primary drug of abuse tripled, from 47,695 in 1995 to 152,368 in 2005.

Meth
Illegal and highly addictive, methamphetamine can be produced from products
readily available at retail, convenience and grocery stores. Meth is inexpensive
and relatively easy to make, and gives users a sense of euphoria that can last
up to 24 hours.

The Hit
Learn what just a single dose of meth does to a body and brain.

The Spiral
Find out how quickly meth grips users.

The Damage
Long-term mental and physical damage is common among meth addicts. Learn
what constant use can do to the human body.

The New Source
Though the number of small, hidden meth labs has decreased in our state, there’s
a new source for the drug – one that’s caused an increase in supply. See what
law enforcement has to say about this new source.

About Phase 2
Learn about the new Meth Watch initiative.