Methamphetamine is the second most serious drug threat in Mississippi due to increasing availability, the rapid growth of abuse, the threat to human life, and the threat to the environment.
- Methamphetamine is the fastest growing drug threat in Mississippi.
- Law enforcement reporting indicates that methamphetamine is replacing crack cocaine as the primary drug threat due to the availability, low cost, and long lasting effect.
- Methamphetamine generates violent crime and hazardous conditions during production and distribution.
- Most of the methamphetamine available for resale in Mississippi is produced in and transported from Mexico via the Southwest Border states.
- Most of the methamphetamine produced in Mississippi is for local consumption and local markets.
- Caucasian independent groups are the primary producers of methamphetamine manufactured in Mississippi.
African American independent groups are becoming involved in the use and distribution of methamphetamine.
