Methamphetamine Abuse in New Mexico

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DEA Assessment:

• Methamphetamine poses a multi-pronged threat in this region.¹

Methamphetamine Use among State Population (2002-2005):

7.7% of persons aged 12 or older reported using meth one or more times during their life.²
3% of young adults aged 18-25 reported past year methamphetamine use.
1.2% of persons aged 12 or older reported past year methamphetamine use.³

Drug Offenses:

24% of 2005 Federal Drug Cases in New Mexico involved methamphetamine. ⁴

Lab Incidents:

24% of 2005 Federal Drug Cases in New Mexico involved methamphetamine.⁵

Treatment Admissions for Methamphetamine Abuse:

315 treatment admissions for methamphetamine/amphetamine abuse in 2004;
6% of all drug abuse treatment admissions.⁶

State Laws Pertaining to Precursor Chemicals:

Purchases are limited to 3.6 grams per day and no more than 9 grams per 30 days; Retail distribution limited to no more than 2 blister packages not to exceed 6 grams of nonexempt PSE products in a single transaction; Retailer distributor registrants may not knowingly sell more than 2 blister packages not to exceed 6 grams in any 7 day period to one person; All PSE products may be dispensed, sold, or distributed only by a licensed pharmacist, pharmacist intern, or registered pharmacy technician; Person purchasing, receiving, or otherwise acquiring any PSE product must produce a driver's license or other government-issued photo identification showing date of birth; A person purchasing, receiving, or otherwise acquiring any PSE product must sign a written or electronic log, receipt or other program or mechanism.⁷

New Mexico's Faces of Meth Video
San Juan, NM Meth Pilot Program
Ads aim to curb meth use in Indian communities across the U.S.
NDIC New Mexico Drug Threat Assessment April 2002
NEW MEXICO METHAMPHETAMINE WORKING GROUP
2005 STATEWIDE STRATEGY RECOMMENDATIONS:
A COMPREHENSIVE PLAN FOR NEW MEXICO COMMUNITIES
September 2005
New Mexico Conference Examines Teen Methamphetamine Prevention
Let's Talk About Meth and Other Drugs
New Report Evaluates U.S. Methamphetamine Policies, Recommends Comprehensive and Integrated "Four Pillars" Response

1 2006 DEA State Fact Sheets. Available: http://www.dea.gov/pubs/state_factsheets.html
2 Prevalence Estimates for 2002-2004. NSDUH. Office of Applied Studies. SAMHSA. Available: http://www.oas.samhsa.gov/statesIndex.htm#2k4
3 Prevalence Estimates for 2002-2005. NSDUH. Office of Applied Studies. SAMHSA. Available: http://www.oas.samhsa.gov/2k6/stateMeth/stateMeth.htm
4 Federal Sentencing Stats. U.S. Sentencing Commission. Available: http://www.ussc.gov/JUDPACK/JP2005.htm
5 Maps of Methamphetamine Lab Incidents. DEA. Available: http://www.dea.gov/concern/map_lab_seizures.html
6 TEDS. Drug and Alcohol Services Information System. SAMHSA. Available: http://wwwdasis.samhsa.gov/webt/newmapv1.html
7 Methamphetamine Precursor Laws. National Association of Chain Drug Stores. Available: http://www.nacds.org/wmspage.cfm?parm1=3814