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Meth Action Clearinghouse

NACo is committed to raising public awareness about and helping counties respond to the nation’s methamphetamine drug epidemic. The increasingly widespread production, distribution and abuse of meth is now present in urban, suburban and rural communities nationwide. The drug is affecting law enforcement, health, substance abuse treatment, social service, environmental and housing agencies at the county level.

NACo members who would like to receive periodic updates about NACo’s activities in response to the methamphetamine drug epidemic or other important information, please click here to sign up.


Research and Surveys

The Changing Demographics of Methamphetamine
This sixth in a series of NACo studies on the impact of meth abuse on the nation's counties looks at the changing user profile. (Released 8/23/07-PDF)

The Criminal Effect of Meth on Communities
NACo's latest survey on the Meth Epidemic in America (PDF-July 2006)explores the impact of meth use on local criminal justice systems and the communities they serve.

The Meth Epidemic in America - Health Care and Treatment (PDF)
NACo's latest survey, released Jan. 18, 2006, explores the impact of the meth epidemic on health care and treatment systems.


Federal Legislation and Advocacy

12/24/2007 - Meth lab cleanup bill now law
New law requires the EPA to develop voluntary health-based cleanup guidelines for counties to use to ensure former meth lab sites are safe and free from contamination.

10/16/2006 - Meth cleanup bill likely dead in water
The NACo-supported Meth Remediation Research Act (S. 2019) appears to be dead because of a hold placed on the bill by Sen. Tom Coburn (R-Okla.).

12/26/2005 - House passes bill establishing meth clean-up guidelines
A new bill directs EPA to develop model clean-up guidelines to assure that former meth lab sites are safe and livable.


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State and Local Legislation

01/27/2010 - Letter to Democratic Senators on Finance Committee: Jobs Bill Legislation

01/27/2010 - Letter to Republican Senators on Finance Committee: Jobs Bill Legislation


Additional Resources

NACo's Methamphetamine Newsletter
A monthly update of news, resources, tools, and funding opportunities on addressing the methamphetamine problem.

The Changing Demographics of Methamphetamine
This sixth in a series of NACo studies on the impact of meth abuse on the nation's counties looks at the changing user profile. (Released 8/23/07-PDF)

The National Rural Alcohol and Drug Abuse Network Awards for Excellence 2004, Submitted and Award-Winning Papers
This technical assistance publication, made available by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, describes effective and innovative models of treatment and prevention services in rural populations.


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Articles

10/13/2008 - EPA drafts guidelines for meth lab clean up - County News

03/24/2008 - Montana Meth Project goes national - County News

12/24/2007 - Meth lab cleanup bill now law -


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