Methamphetamine in Hawaii

Meth Situation and Prevalence

Crystal methamphetamine (ice) is the drug of choice and is readily available in Hawaii. It appears that the majority of the crystal methamphetamine available in Hawaii is produced in Mexico and California. The widespread use of crystal methamphetamine in Hawaii has had a devastating impact on the Hawaiian economy and family structure. In addition, the drug’s presence has increased street violence and property crimes. (Drug Enforcement Administration, Hawaii State Factsheet, 2008)

According to 2004-2007 data from the National Survey on Drug Use and Health, approximately 1.01% of persons aged 12 or older in Hawaii reported using methamphetamine within the past year. (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2004, 2005, 2006, and 2007)

Results of a 2007 survey of Hawaii students show that approximately 5.2% of 9th graders, 7.3% of 10th graders, 1.1% of 11th graders, and 3.2% of 12th graders reported using methamphetamine at least once during their lifetimes. (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Youth Online: Comprehensive Results, 2008)

Drug Endangered Children

According to the El Paso Intelligence Center’s Clandestine Laboratory Seizure System, preliminary data show that there were 0 children affected by, 0 children injured at, and 0 children killed at methamphetamine laboratories in Hawaii during 2008.  There were also 0 children affected by, injured at, or killed at methamphetamine labs in the state during 2007. (El Paso Intelligence Center, Children Affected Summary, report run on February 3, 2009)

Enforcement

During 2008, Federal agencies seized 54.4 kilograms of methamphetamine in Hawaii. (Drug Enforcement Administration, Hawaii State Factsheet, 2008)

According to the Drug Enforcement Administration, there were 0 methamphetamine lab incidents in Hawaii during 2008. This includes all meth incidents, including labs, dumpsites, and/or chemical and glassware seizures. (Drug Enforcement Administration, Maps of Methamphetamine Lab Incidents)

Number of Meth Lab Incidents, Hawaii, 1999-2008

Year	# of Incidents	Year	# of Incidents
1999	8	2004	20
2000	5	2005	11
2001	3	2006	4
2002	10	2007	0
2003	3	2008	0

During FY 2008, 46.9% of the Federally-sentenced defendants in Hawaii had committed a drug offense. Approximately 86.2% of these drug cases involved methamphetamine. (U.S. Sentencing Commission, Statistical Information Packet: Fiscal Year 2008 State of Hawaii)

Prevention

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Treatment

According to data provided to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, during 2008, there were 1,820 admissions to treatment in Hawaii in which amphetamines were the primary substance of abuse. The admissions represented 26.0% of the total drug and alcohol admissions to treatment in the state. (Source: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, State Treatment Data, report run on May 5, 2009)

For information about treatment programs in Hawaii, please contact the Substance Abuse Treatment in Hawaii service at 808-692-7506. You can also contact the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Treatment Facility Locator service at 800-662-HELP (4357) or conduct a search for programs online using SAMHSA’s Treatment Facility Locator Web site.

If you would like to contact the substance abuse agency in the state, please see SAMHSA’s State Substance Abuse Agencies page, which contains links to and contact information for agencies within each state.

Search

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