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California Meth Initiative

Methamphetamine is the most commonly reported primary drug of abuse in California’s treatment system. Nationwide, Californians make up 40 percent of all methamphetamine treatment admissions.

Most importantly, treatment does work for methamphetamine addicts. Researchers are continually discovering new and effective treatment methods.

Prevention efforts are also necessary to encourage users to stop and to motivate them to seek help.

If you, or someone you know, have a problem with methamphetamine, treatment help is available. Services range from emergency counseling to residential treatment.

• Find a Treatment and Recovery Program—Search the Treatment Works! database to find information on approximately 2,000 treatment and recovery programs in California, including private, public, and not-for-profit programs.
• Contact County Alcohol and Drug Program Offices—Each county has an alcohol and drug program office that can help you find the right treatment services in your area.
• Information and Referral Hotline—The ADP Resource Center maintains two toll-free statewide telephone numbers, (1-800-879-2772) and (1-800-662-4357), for California residents needing alcohol, tobacco, and other drug prevention and treatment information, publications, or library services.
• SAMHSA Facility Locator—The federal Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) provides an online resource for locating drug and alcohol abuse treatment programs. The locator lists (1) Private and public facilities that are licensed, certified, or otherwise approved for inclusion by their state substance abuse agency. (2) Treatment facilities administered by the Department of Veterans Affairs, the Indian Health Service, and the Department of Defense.