David Sedaris

After a few months in my parents' basement, I took an apartment near the state university, where I discovered both crystal methamphetamine and conceptual art. Either one of these things are dangerous, but in combination they have the potential to destroy entire civilizations.

American Writer

Dirk Kempthorne

Methamphetamine is a hideous drug. Meth makes a person become paranoid, violent, and aggressive - making them a serious threat to society and law enforcement. And maybe more importantly, meth users are a threat to their own children and families.

American Politician

Dennis Cardoza

It is about time that we develop a worldwide strategy to reduce illegal trade in meth and its precursor chemicals and stop the devastating impact that methamphetamine use is having on our children and our communities.

Mark Kennedy

We must continue to work hard on the federal level, to make sure that our local law enforcement and communities have the tools and resources they need to fight this war against methamphetamine, and keep our kids safe.

Greg Walden

I came away from the forums with a profound concern about the highly addictive and destructive nature of methamphetamine. Families are torn apart, lives are destroyed and treatment is difficult to get.

Our communities face many challenges, from keeping our kids safe in public, to the war on terrorism. But few have such immediate consequences as we face from methamphetamine.

Rick Larsen

We need safe communities that are free from methamphetamine and a federal commitment to stand next to state leadership and law enforcement in the fight against this epidemic.

Methamphetamine is a highly dangerous drug that is wreaking havoc on families and communities throughout this country. The drug's use is spreading across the United States.

I have heard repeated stories of meth users leaving their children unattended for days as they cook, use and then sleep off the intense effects of methamphetamine.

Phil Bredesen

Our state's strategy on methamphetamine, and any other issue, is going to be a moving target.

Using methamphetamine is criminal in many places, which can lead to arrest and legal issues.

Legal Problems

Methamphetamine use can lead to harmful health effects, including addiction and physical damage.

Health Risks

The word 'methamphetamine' often suggests dangerous behavior and social problems.

Negative Connotation

 with a hollow-point bullets in it hollow points are obviously concerning for us in terms of that it does more damage it has more stopping power I think we're pretty lucky here in Australia in that this is a rare find we also see is what appears to be a quantity of high-grade methamphetamine

Knock Knock, You’re...

 corruption and black markets, and the problems of adulterated and unregulated drugs, and improve public safety, and allow taxpayer resources to be developed to more useful purposes. I mean, look, the markets in marijuana, cocaine, heroin and methamphetamine