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NIJ and the US Department of Health Release: "Synthetic Drug Control Strategy: A Focus on Methamphetamine and RX Drug Abuse"

NIJ, the US Department of Health, and the Executive Office of the President, Office of National Drug Control Policy on June 1, 2006 released the Administration's strategy for responding to the illicit use and production of methamphetamine and non-medical use of controlled substance prescription drugs. The goal is to reduce the illicit use of both categories by 15% in the US.  How will this impact your agency? How are your goals linked to treatment? Reentry? This document outlines:

  • Concurrent International and Domestic Focus on Meth Supplies (Federal, state, and city control strategies)
  • Treatment of Meth Users
  • Prevention and Research
  • Controlled Substance Prescription Drug Abuse including "Illegal Online Pharmacies"
  • Helping Child Victims of Methamphetamine

and more....

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About Peggy L. Ritchie

Principal Analyst Legislative Analyst Office Sacramento, CA 95814