Frequently Asked Questions

Following are frequently asked questions pertaining to this Web site and its topic. If you need further assistance or have a question that is not answered here, please contact us.

Q. Where can I find help for a meth problem?
A. If you, or someone you know, have a problem with methamphetamine and are in need of treatment, call 800-662-HELP (4357) or locate treatment online.

Q: How can we add information about our program (or Web site, conference, training, etc.) to your site?
A: Please complete our contact form and include information about your program and where you would like to see it posted on our Web site.

Q: How can I report a methamphetamine lab?
A: Please contact your local law enforcement authorities (local police department or Sheriff's office) with any information you have about illegal drug activity. You can also supply information to the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) using their online Submit a Tip form.

Q: What are “drug endangered children”?
A: “Drug endangered children” are children who suffer harm (physical or psychological) or neglect resulting from exposure to illegal drugs or persons under the influence of illegal drugs or exposure to dangerous environments where drugs are being manufactured or chemicals used to make drugs are accessible. For additional information about drug endangered children, please enter “drug endangered children” on our search page.

Q: Where can I locate information about the methamphetamine situation in my state?
A: Please visit the Meth In Your State section of our Web site and choose your state for a list of resources and publications specific to your state. Check back often as additional information is added to this section.

Q: Is funding available?
A: Please visit the Funding section of our Web site for funding opportunities and resources.

Q: How can I register for a training/event I located on your Web site?
A: When available, we provide a link to the event Web site or brochure, which contains the event contact information. If a link to the event Web site or brochure is not available, registration contact information is provided in the event description.

Q: How can I report a broken link?
A: Please complete our contact form and describe the link that is broken.

Q: How often is your Web site updated?
A: Our Web site is updated on a regular basis as new resources and events are found.

Q: Can the publications on your Web site be ordered in hardcopy?
A: Most publications from ONDCP or Office of Justice Programs (OJP) agencies (Bureau of Justice Assistance, Bureau of Justice Statistics, National Institute of Justice, Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, Office for Victims of Crime) can be ordered online using the National Criminal Justice Reference Service (NCJRS) Web site. If the publication is not from ONDCP or an OJP agency, please contact the sponsor agency directly to inquire about hardcopy availability.

Q: Are there copyright restrictions on the resources presented on your Web site?
A: All Federal government publications are in the public domain and can be reproduced or referenced. We only ask that you cite the original source. If the resource you are interested in using is not a Federal government resource, please contact the sponsor agency directly with your request. The sponsor agency is provided in the publication/resource description.

Q: How do I sign up for the DiscussMeth Web Forum?
A: Please visit the Join Our Community section of the DiscussMeth Web Forum to sign up and begin communicating with your colleagues.