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California Meth Initiative

Methamphetamine is now the most commonly reported primary drug of abuse in California's publicly funded treatment system. Nationwide, Californians make up 40% of all methamphetamine treatment admissions. Most importantly what is known is that treatment does work for methamphetamine addicts and everyday researchers are discovering new effective treatment methods. Prevention efforts are also necessary to prevent methamphetamine use, encourage discontinued use and motivate individuals to seek help if necessary.
If you or someone you know has a problem with methamphetamine, treatment help is available. Those services range from emergency counseling to residential treatment.

• Find a Treatment and Recovery Program—Search the Treatment Works! database to find information on approximately 2000 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, and 2) treatment facilities administered by the Department of Veterans Affairs, the Indian Health Service and the Department of Defense.