Methamphetamine

In order to make sound decisions for the benefit of children and families, professionals in substance abuse treatment, child welfare and family courts need accurate information about methamphetamine, its effects on parents and their children, and the effectiveness of treatment.

Methamphetamine Addiction, Treatment, and Outcomes: Implications for Child Welfare Workers (PDF 398 KB) Presents the most current research in these areas, and offers recommendations for child welfare workers to help them identify and assist children and families affected by a parent’s use of methamphetamine.

The Social and Economic Effects of the Methamphetamine Epidemic on America’s Child Welfare System (PDF 363 KB) Testimony given April 25, 2006, at the United States Senate Finance Committee hearing to examine the social and economic effect of the methamphetamine epidemic on America's child welfare system.

Methamphetamine: The Child Welfare Impact and Response Conference
May 8-9, 2006 - Arlington, VA
Sponsored by the Administration for Children and Families’ (ACF) Children’s Bureau (CB) and Child Care Bureau (CCB), and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s (SAMHSA) Center for Substance Abuse Treatment (CSAT)

Methamphetamine Resource List
List of major resources related to methamphetamine prevention, intervention and treatment. It is organized into seven topic areas and includes brief descriptions and source location with links (when available). Resources are updated through January 2009.

Additional Resources

• Methpedia
  An interactive website that will enhance awareness about the dangers of methamphetamine and provide simple and straightforward strategies to prevent the manufacture, distribution, and use of methamphetamine.
• National Meth Summit
  Contains a webinar archive of methamphetamine related webinars on policy and practice issues.