Is methamphetamine production and abuse a nationwide problem?
A. Methamphetamine or “meth” has become a tremendous challenge for the entire nation. A clandestine methamphetamine laboratory has been found in every state over the past five years. A July 18, 2006, National Association of Counties Survey found that meth is the leading drug-related local law enforcement problem in the country. The survey of 500 county law enforcement officials in 44 states found that meth continues to be the number one drug problem – more counties (48%) report that meth is the primary drug problem – more than cocaine (22%), marijuana (22%) and heroin (3%) combined. In addition, according to the survey, crimes related to meth continue to grow – 55% of law enforcement officials report an increase in robberies or burglaries in the last year and 48% report an increase in domestic violence. Q. Does methamphetamine production have an impact on the environment? A. Clandestine methamphetamine laboratories pose a significant danger in the community, as they contain highly flam
