Conclusion
In conclusion, I am pleased to present to you today the federal government’s cooperative
efforts to reduce the use, production, and trafficking of methamphetamine in this country. The
drug poses a serious threat to not only the user, but those in contact with the user and/or
manufacturer such as children and neighbors. Due to the extremely toxic nature of
methamphetamine and its manufacturing process, we know that neighborhoods and the
environment can be adversely affected for significant periods of time. Within the context of our
National Drug Control Strategy, we know that reducing all drug use—including
methamphetamine use—will require a balanced, consistent, and coordinated focus among law
enforcement agencies, as well as agencies with the responsibility of helping ameliorate the
effects of methamphetamine use and production. With initiatives such as Access to Recovery,
the Priority Targeting Initiative, and our continuing support of law enforcement in cleaning up
the toxic after-affects of methamphetamine, we are moving closer to creating an America that is
free from dangerous drugs such as methamphetamine.
