New worries about meth trends – Montana leads the way in U.S. success in curbing meth – The Montana Meth Project

After a decline in the number of labs in the US, amounts of the addictive drug have gone up.

After a dramatic decline over several years, the availability of methamphetamine – a highly addictive stimulant "cooked" with chemicals from over-the-counter cold medications – began to creep up in 2008.

The reversal, reported by the National Drug Intelligence Center (NDIC), worries law enforcement agencies. They’ve poured resources into treating an epidemic that crossed the country in recent years. Over 17,000 methamphetamine labs were discovered in 2004, tucked inside homes, barns, and vehicles. Among the dangerous byproducts: toxic waste, explosions, theft, and other crimes to support addiction.

By Brian Whitley | Contributor to The Christian Science Monitor

Full Story: http://www.csmonitor.com/2009/0116/p03s03-usju.html

Montana leads the way in U.S. success in curbing meth http://www.csmonitor.com/2008/0327/p02s01-usgn.html

The Montana Meth Project http://www.montanameth.org/