DEA Assessment

Methamphetamine remains a minor drug of concern in Maine, although abuse and availability have increased in Aroostook County, as evidenced by reports of “Yaba” seizures at the northernmost border points with Canada. (1)

Drug Offenses:

In 2007 there was 1 meth-related arrest made; 1.7% of total Drug Cases in ME. (1)

There was 0.0 kg of methamphetamine seized in 2010. (2)

Lab Incidents:

There were 5 lab incidents in 2010. (3)

There were 2 children endangered by meth labs in 2010. (4)

Treatment Admissions for Methamphetamine Abuse: (5)

70 treatment admissions for methamphetamine/amphetamine abuse in 2009;

0.5% of all drug abuse treatment admissions.

For additional percentages giving the breakdown of age at admission, race, ethnicity, and sex please Click Here

Legislation:

Schedule Z (out of W, X, Y, and Z); POS Restriction: Quantity, Packaging, and Display (6)

1. ONDCP: State of Maine: Profile of Drug Indicators. http://www.whitehousedrugpolicy.gov/statelocal/me/me.pdf
2. National Meth Center; State Resources. Available: http://www.nationalmethcenter.org/STATES.html
3. Total of All Meth Clandestine Laboratory Incidents Including Labs, Dumpsite, Chem/Glass/Equipment. Available: http://www.justice.gov/dea/concern/meth_lab_maps/2010.jpg
4. MethResources.gov; State Resources. Available:   http://www.methresources.gov/Index.html
5.  Treatment Admissions Data. Available: http://wwwdasis.samhsa.gov/webt/tedsweb/tab_year.choose_year_web_table?t_state=ME
6.  Point of Sale Restrictions. Available: http://www.justice.gov/ndic/pubs38/38661/app-b.htm#TableB5