Methamphetamine Abuse in Virginia
DEA Assessment:
- Localized clandestine manufacture of methamphetamine, which was increasing in Virginia, has decreased, due to the passage of state and Federal laws regulating precursors.
- In rave and nightclub venues, both "ice" and methamphetamine have become drugs of choice.1
Methamphetamine Use among State Population (2002-2005):
3.8% of persons aged 12 or older reported using meth one or more times during their life.2
0.7% of young adults aged 18-25 reported past year methamphetamine use.
0.2% of persons aged 12 or older reported past year methamphetamine use.3
Drug Offenses:
14% of 2005 Federal Drug Cases in Virginia involved methamphetamine. 4
Lab Incidents:
There were 16 lab incidents in 2006.5
Treatment Admissions for Methamphetamine Abuse:
514 treatment admissions for methamphetamine/amphetamine abuse in 2005;
1% of all drug abuse treatment admissions.6
State Laws Pertaining to Precursor Chemicals:
Retail sales limited to 3.6 grams total of EPH or PSE daily per individual customer; For single entity PSE or EPH Products: persons purchasing, receiving, or otherwise acquiring single entity PSE or EPH products, shall, prior to taking possession, present government-issued or educational-institution-issued photo identification: Retailers must maintain a written or electronic log for all PSE and EPH products that includes the purchaser's name and address, product name, quantity sold, and the date and time of transaction: Retailers will be required to maintain sales transaction records for a period of two years from the date of last entry; All PSE and EPH products must be displayed for sale behind a store counter that is not accessible to consumers, or in a locked case that requires store employee assistance to access.7