Methamphetamine

For a decade, Oregon has led the nation in methamphetamine-treatment admissions per 100,000 people; treatment admissions for methamphetamine are second only to those for alcohol. Methamphetamine is dangerous because its use can lead to negative consequences such as paranoia and depression, impaired short-term memory, trouble grasping abstract concepts, dental problems, inability to experience pleasure and accelerated brain aging. Although many people believe those addicted to methamphetamine do not recover, their rate of recovery is about the same as that for people addicted to cocaine, heroin and other stimulants.

• Addiction and Recovery
• Help and Treatment Resources
• Treatment Information
• Prevention
• Drug Lab Clean-up Program
• Hepatitis C and Infectious Diseases
• Dental Health
• Resources
• Community Resource Kit
• Consumer Resources

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Addiction and Recovery

• Recovery is everywhere  
• Faces and Voices of Recovery  
• Recovery Association Project (RAP)
• Partners for Recovery 

Help and Treatment Resources

• 24-hour, confidential hotlines operated by Oregon Partnership Helpline: 1-800-923-HELP - for people seeking information and referral about substance abuse and addiction.
  • YouthLine: 1-877-553-TEEN – for youth seeking information about substance abuse and treatment.
  • LifeLine: 1-800-273-TALK or 1-800-SUICIDE – for suicidal/crisis services.
  • Linea de Ayuda: 1-877-515-7848
• Oregon Partnership Web site
• Oregon Treatment Facility Locator 
• Office of Mental Health and Addiction Services Treatment Provider Directory  (PDF)

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Treatment Information

TIP 33: Treatment for Stimulant Abuse Disorders

This TIP explains the treatment of stimulant use disorders and reviews current treatments for medical, psychiatric, and substance abuse/dependence problems associated with cocaine and methamphetamine use.

The Matrix Model

An Evidence-Based Intensive Outpatient Treatment Program for Alcohol and Drugs, Proven Effective in the Treatment of Methamphetamine Addiction

Matrix IOP Package

Free Clinical tools for treatment programs providing Intensive Outpatient Treatment IOP) services for methamphetamine addicted individuals.

Effective Treatment Guidelines  

(from the Federal Advisory Committee: Methamphetamine Interagency Taskforce)

Effective Clinical Treatments for Methamphetamine Users (PDF)

This compilation of strategies was developed in March 2004 as part of the Treatment Subcommittee's work from the Governor's Task Force on Methamphetamine. Treatment providers may wish to review these strategies in preparation for the CJC RFP process.

Methamphetamine: What Can Brain Imaging Tell Us.  

(Richard Rawson, Ph.D., UCLA) (Powerpoint)

Addiction as a Brain Disease: Blending Research and Practice to Enhance Prevention and Treatment in YOUR Community (Timothy P. Condon, Ph.D., National Institute on Drug Abuse) (Powerpoint)

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Prevention

• SAMHSA, Center for Substance Abuse Prevention (CSAP), National Prevention Network (NPN), Prevention Works! Methamphetamine Resource Kit
  • Introduction (PDF)
  • SAMHSA’s Matrix Priority Programs (PDF)
  • SAMHSA’s Strategic Prevention Framework (PDF)
  • About Methamphetamine: Overview/Discussion (PDF)
  • Talking Points (PDF)
  • Preventing Methamphetamine Use/Abuse (PDF)
  • Fact Sheet: Children (PDF)
  • Fact Sheet: Adolescents/Young Adults/Adults (PDF)
  • Fact Sheet: Women (PDF)
  • Fact Sheet: Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Persons (PDF)
  • Fact Sheet: The Environment (PDF)
  • Fact Sheet: Law Enforcement/Interdiction (PDF)
  • Fact Sheet: Myths (PDF)
  • Web-based Resources on Methamphetamine (PDF)
  • Web-based Resources on Prevention (PDF)
  • Methamphetamine: A Power Point Presentation (Powerpoint)
• Methamphetamine: Toxic. Addictive. Devastating. Get the Facts!  (PDF)
• Effective Approaches to Substance Abuse Treatment  (Partnership between DOE and OMAHS) (PDF)
• Life or Meth Curriculum  - This is the online version of the Methamphetamine education project designed to educate youth about methamphetamine in a fun, interactive learning environment.
• Substance Abuse Prevention Web Site  from Office of Mental Health and Addiction Services.

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Drug Lab Clean-up Program

• DHS Drug Lab Clean up Program  
• Chemical Exposures Associated with Clandestine Methamphetamine Laboratories  (PDF)
• A 24-Hour Study to Investigate Chemical Exposures Associated with Clandestine Methamphetamine Laboratories  (PDF)
• Methamphetamine Contamination on Environmental Surfaces Caused by Simulated Smoking of Methamphetamine (PDF)

Hepatitis C and Infectious Diseases

Hepatitis C: What is it? Who is at Risk?  (DHS Fact Sheet) (PDF)

Dental Health

Meth Use and Oral Health  (American Dental Association)

Resources

• National Association of Counties Survey on Methamphetamine - The survey highlights growing problems for hospital emergency rooms dealing with an increased number of meth. Involved cases as well as challenges to the treatment community.  The top recommendation from the group in terms of addressing the nation's meth problem is to increase the federal Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment Block Grant. 
• Methamphetamine Fact Sheet  (PDF)
• New National Household Survey Data Illustrates Geographical Variation in Methamphetamine Use  (Cesar Fax) (PDF)  
• 2/2/2006 - DHS News Release: Contrary to popular belief, meth addicts can recover
• 5/6/2005 - Meth treatment yields higer success rate, study says
• Methamphetamine addiction, treatment and outcomes: implications for child welfare workers (SAMHSA) (PDF)
• Methamphetamine jeopardizes children's welfare (SAMHSA News)
• Meth Action Clearinghouse - The National Association of Counties (NACO) has developed a clearinghouse of information on methamphetamines. This website has results of research and surveys, updates on federal legislation and advocacy, new releases, and other resources. 

Methamphetamine Community Resource Kit

• General Methamphetamine Information
  • DHS Methamphetamine Facts Sheet  (PDF)  
  • DHS Methamphetamine Facts and Figures (PDF)
  • NASDAD Methamphetamine Fact Sheet 
• Drug Lab Resources
  • Protect Your Rental Property From Drug Labs (PDF)
  • Protect Your Motel From Drug Labs  (PDF)
  • Is there a Meth Lab in My Neighborhood  (PDF)
• Treatment Effectiveness
  • Oregon Research Brief on Addiction Treatment Effectiveness  (PDF)
  • Admissions to Treatment for Methamphetamine Abuse Rise Sharply 
  • Treatment Works - People Recover From Methamphetamine Addiction (Last page of document)
• Information for Families or Friends
  • Children at Risk (Information Bulletin) (PDF) 
• Identity Theft Resources
  • Deter, Detect, Defend: Fighting Back Against Identity Theft  (PDF)
• Resources for Teachers
  • Life or Meth: What's the Cost? (Facilitator's Guide)  (PDF)  
  • Interactive CD-ROM  
  • Real New about Drugs and Your Body (Student Article)  (PDF) 
  • Lesson 1: What Do You Know about the Dangers of Methamphetamine? (PDF) 
  • Lesson 2: What Methamphetamine Does to your Brain  (PDF) 
  • Life Skills Training (Middle School Version): Myths vs. Realities Methamphetamine Component Lesson Plan  (PDF) 
  • Strengthening Families Program: Myths vs. Realitities Methamphetamine Component Lesson Plan  (PDF) 
  • Teacher's Guide to Methamphetamine: Myths vs. REALITITIES Activity  (PDF)  
  • Methamphetamine Myths vs. Realities Activity Cards  (PDF)  
• Activities
  • Methamphetamine Word Search (PDF) 
  • Methamphetamine- Test Your Knowledge (PDF) 
  • Methamphetamine Fill in the Blank (PDF) 

Consumer Resources

• Mind Over Matter Curriculum  (grades 5 - 9; teacher's guide available)
• Tips for Teens: Methamphetamine
• Methamphetamine: A Resource Guide for Parents and Other Caregivers