METHAMPHETAMINE The Georgia Perspective

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METHAMPHETAMINEThe Georgia Perspective
Presented by
Phil Price
Special Agent in Charge
Georgia Bureau of Investigation
(Retired-22 days now)
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• Why is Methamphetamine a problem in the US?
• From 1996 to 2001 Meth use has increased by 300
• Workplace usage is up 68 in the last year.(In
  the same period Cocaine and Marijuana use have
  shown only a slight change)
• Can be just about any age or race.
• There have been significant increase in numbers
  among women.

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Georgias Meth Users
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Crank Bugs, Anyone?
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In comparison to the State of Georgia
Population of the UK-59Mil Population of
Georgia-8Mil Size of UK- 94,530 Sq. Miles Size of
Ga- 59,441 Sq. Miles
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Psuedo Sales in OK
Coca Cola Sales (yellow) v. Pseudoephedrine Sales
Between January 2002 and July 2002
70,000 60,000 50,000 40,000 30,000 20,000 1
0,000 0
Oklahoma City District Office DEA Diversion Group
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