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DEC Resources

Meth Facts

Methamphetamines in Florida: Problems & Policy Response (.pdf)
Jim McDonough, Director, Florida Office of Drug Control
October 19, 2005

DEA Florida Drug Summary - 2005
Drug Enforcement Administration

The Meth Epidemic
Special hosted by PBS.org

The Meth Epidemic in America - July 2005 (.pdf)
A Survey by the National Association of Counties (NACO)

The Effect of Meth Abuse on Hospital Emergency Rooms -- January 2006 (.pdf)
A Survey by the National Association of Counties (NACO)

Frequently Asked Questions

Florida Criminal Meth Laws
Protocols
Developing Protocols for what will happen in the event that children are discovered in a place where methamphetamine is used and/or manufactured is a key component in the DEC process. Below you will find sample protocols which may be helpful while drafting protocols for your community.

Brevard County Meth Protocol (.pdf)

The Highlands County DEC Protocol (.pdf)

Northwest Florida Meth Protocol (.pdf)

National DEC Protocol (.pdf)

Florida Statewide Meth Protocol (.pdf)