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  • Illicit Drug Analysis
  • Public Health

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  • Illicit methamphetamine has been available since the 1960s, with variable quality.
  • Since 1978, methamphetamine has emerged as a relatively consistent street stimulant.
  • Most street methamphetamine is illicitly synthesized, not diverted from pharmaceutical sources.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze trends in street methamphetamine availability and composition.
  • To compare methamphetamine submissions to street-drug analytical laboratories with other stimulants.
  • To assess the role of methamphetamine in the illicit drug market.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of street drug samples submitted to analytical laboratories.
  • Tracking the volume and type of stimulant submissions over time.
  • Comparing the composition of street methamphetamine to its purported content.

Main Results:

  • Methamphetamine has been the only street stimulant likely to contain what it purports to contain since 1978.
  • Despite little change in absolute volume, methamphetamine submissions now form the bulk of alleged stimulant samples.
  • This shift is due to a decrease in amphetamine submissions.

Conclusions:

  • Illicit methamphetamine synthesis remains a significant factor in the drug market.
  • Methamphetamine's reliability as a stimulant distinguishes it from other street drugs.
  • The study highlights the evolving landscape of illicit stimulant use and analysis.