Methamphetamine Abuse in South Dakota
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DEA Assessment:
- The availability of Mexican methamphetamine continues to increase throughout South Dakota.
- The stealing of anhydrous ammonia fertilizer from farm supply stores and farmers has also emerged as a serious problem in this agricultural state.1
Methamphetamine Use among State Population (2002-2005):
6.0% of persons aged 12 or older reported using meth one or more times during their life.2
2.9% of young adults aged 18-25 reported past year methamphetamine use.
1.1% of persons aged 12 or older reported past year methamphetamine use.3
Methamphetamine Use among High School Students (2005):
7.3% of students reported using methamphetamine one or more times during their life.4
Drug Offenses:
63% of 2005 Federal Drug Cases in South Dakota involved methamphetamine.5
Lab Incidents:
There were 8 lab incidents in 2006.6
Treatment Admissions for Methamphetamine Abuse:
1,341 treatment admissions for methamphetamine/amphetamine abuse in 2005;
10% of all drug abuse treatment admissions.7
State Laws Pertaining to Precursor Chemicals:
No person may purchase, and no retailer may sell, in a single transaction, more than 2 packages of PSE or EPH products; Retailers must (before all EPH and PSE sales) require and make a record of the purchaser's ID (a document issued by a governmental agency containing a description or photo of the person, or both, and includes date of birth, such as a driver's license, passport, or military identification card). Retailers must maintain the record of ID; All single entity and combination PSE and EPH products must be displayed and offered for sale behind a counter where the public is not permitted or in a locked case so that a customer wanting access to the package must ask a store employee for assistance.8