Conclusion
Finally, it is important to remember that this drug threat, like others we have faced in the past, is not impervious to effective supply- and demand-control, as seen in Operation Northern Star. We know from years of experience that when we control the precursor chemicals and reduce the availability of methamphetamine, the price of the drug will rise. By prosecuting those who steal large quantities of pseudoephedrine from small mom-and-pop stores and those who would expose children to the toxic chemicals used to make this drug, we disrupt production. As we make treatment available, and support more people making it into recovery, demand will diminish. This requires all levels of government, as well as the private sector and our international allies, to commit to diminishing this threat to Americans' health and well-being.
