Meth treatment seekers rise sharply in decade
A recent report shows the number of United States methamphetamine users seeking treatment quadrupled from 1993 to 2003, indicating a sharp rise in dependence and treatment demand.
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 2006
Page
3
A recent report shows the number of United States methamphetamine users seeking treatment quadrupled from 1993 to 2003, indicating a sharp rise in dependence and treatment demand.
The report by SAPHSA shows a more than fourfold rise in methamphetamine admissions to substance abuse clinics from 1993 to 2003 as trafficking expands nationwide. Midwest and Southern states, once with few cases, now report sharp increases in treatment admissions ahead of new legislation restricting cold medicine sales.
A report shows Iowa had 213 meth treatment admissions per 100 000, ranking third behind Oregon and Hawaii. Nationwide methamphetamine treatment rose from 28 000 in 1993 to about 136 000 in 2003, with 18 states above the national rate. Oregon led, followed by Hawaii and Iowa among others.
President Bush and Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh announce a historic accord to share nuclear technology and fuel with safeguards, ending India's nuclear isolation. The plan splits India's reactors into civilian and military sectors and requires IAEA inspections, pending U.S. Congress approval.
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