DEA Assessment:

The influx of methamphetamine into Indiana has been increasing. Mexican organizations are noted for cutting the product two or three times before distribution, while local methamphetamine distributors operating small toxic labs sell a better quality product with a purity of 30 to 40 percent. However, these organizations do not produce large enough quantities to support wholesale distribution.

Methamphetamine is manufactured in Mexico or the southwestern states and transported in Indiana. Mexican trafficking organizations are transporting 15 to 25 pounds at a time with a purity level ranging from 25 to 85 percent. (1)

Methamphetamine Use among High School Students:

4.1% of students reported using methamphetamine one or more times during their life. (2)

Drug Offenses:

There were 1,212 meth-related arrests in 2010.

There was 10.8 kg of methamphetamine seized in 2010. (3)

Lab Incidents:

There were 599 lab incidents in 2010. (4)

There were 101 children endangered by meth labs in 2010. (5)

Treatment Admissions for Methamphetamine Abuse: (6)

1,176 treatment admissions for methamphetamine/amphetamine abuse in 2010;

4.9% of all drug abuse treatment admissions.

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

Legislation:

Has PSE Tracking Law (7)

POS Restriction: Quantity, Display/Offer (8)

SB 103:

Makes materials, compounds, mixtures, or preparations that contain ephedrine or pseudoephedrine schedule III controlled substances subject to being dispensed only by a prescription.
This bill failed due to the passage of SB 503 (9)

SB 503: Defines "retailer" and provides that the duties relating to the electronic tracking of ephedrine and pseudoephedrine (PSE) apply only to retailers. Requires a retailer to submit information relating to the purchase of nonprescription PSE to the National Precursor Log Exchange (NPLEx) administered by the National Association of Drug Diversion Investigators (NADDI) before completing a sale, and prohibits a retailer from completing a sale if NPLEx generates a "stop sale" notice. Provides that the maximum amount of PSE that may be purchased by an individual in a 30 day period is 7.2 grams. Requires PSE containing substances to be kept behind the counter, and specifies that the PSE weight limits apply to the base amount of PSE in the drug. Provides that a retailer who uses the electronic sales tracking system is liable for any negligent, reckless, deliberate, or wanton act or omission committed in carrying out the duties required by this section, and provides that a retailer may be liable to a third party for a violation of the duties required in using the electronic sales tracking system. Specifies that: (1) a law enforcement official may access Indiana transaction information contained in the NPLEx; (2) information contained in the NPLEx may be shared only with law enforcement officials; (3) NADDI may not modify information shared with law enforcement officials; and (4) NADDI shall forward Indiana data contained in the NPLEx at least one time per week to the state police department.

(5) Beginning January 1, 2012, a retailer shall, except as provided in subdivision (6), before completing a sale of an over-the-counter product containing pseudoephedrine or ephedrine, electronically submit the required information to the National Precursor Log Exchange (NPLEx) administered by the National Association of Drug Diversion Investigators (NADDI), if the NPLEx system is available to retailers in the state without a charge for accessing the system. The retailer may not complete the sale if the system generates a stop sale alert.

On May 13, 2011, the Governor signed SB 503 into law. (10)

1. ONDCP: State of Indiana: Profile of Drug Indicators.  http://www.whitehousedrugpolicy.gov/statelocal/in/in.pdf
2. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; Youth Online: High School YRBS. Available: http://apps.nccd.cdc.gov/YouthOnline/App/Default.aspx
3. National Meth Center; State Resources. Available: http://www.nationalmethcenter.org/STATES.html
4. 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
5. MethResources.gov; State Resources. Available:   http://www.methresources.gov/Index.html
6. Treatment Admissions Data. Available: http://wwwdasis.samhsa.gov/webt/tedsweb/tab_year.choose_year_web_table?t_state=IN
7. PSE Tracking Law. Available: http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/meth/map-meth-by-state/
8. Point of Sale Restrictions. Available: http://www.justice.gov/ndic/pubs38/38661/app-b.htm#TableB5
9. Senate Bill 103. Available: http://e-lobbyist.com/gaits/view/217565
10. Senate Bill 503. Available: http://e-lobbyist.com/gaits/IN/SB0503