Methamphetamine has been identified as the largest drug threat by most law enforcement professionals in the country. It is a highly addictive drug that affects the central nervous system. Meth destroys the addict, the homes where they manufacture their drug, children, and family members. It is harmful to everyone in the community where it is allowed to exist.	Known as "Ice", pure methamphetamine in this form can be almost transparent, making it look like ice.
Meth became a popular drug because it can be manufactured with common household products, the “high” is more powerful and lasts longer than most drugs. Meth has also been heavily marketed by major drug trafficking organizations, and the addictive qualities of Meth are among the strongest of any known drug. In the late 1990’s Tennessee became one of the largest producers of clandestine Meth labs in the country.	Tennessee Meth Lab Seizures  Total YTD 189 Previous Year Total YTD 283 Monthly Comparison Total for Month 03/2008 46 Total for Month 04/2008 49 Percent Change 06.5% Yearly Comparison Total for Year 2006 655 Total for Year 2007 578 Percent Change -11.8%
Our response to the Meth epidemic is the Tennessee Meth Task Force. The Task Force is a unique organization that partners different law enforcement agencies, legislators, first responders, social workers, health professionals, the National Guard, community groups, and environmental agencies to develop a response that can fight the problem on a community-wide basis.   This site provides links to search for known Meth violators, former lab locations, and homes that have been quarantined as a result of Meth manufacturing. There are also links to other resources. The education page has the schedule of where our Meth display trailer will be operating and has a request form for education support.   Since the Meth Free Tennessee Act of 2005 clandestine labs in Tennessee have been cut in half. With the recent expansion of the Task Force to the entire state and the passage of the federal Combat Meth Epidemic Act of 2005, we look to the elimination of these clan labs in Tennessee . Search for Meth Bulletins The Meth Bulletin Search is a new service offered by the Tennessee Meth Task Force that allows retailers and the general public the opportunity to perform an online search for people in their communities that may be of interest to law enforcement. People are suspected if they are found buying meth precursors and other items that are used in the manufacture of methamphetamine. The bulletins feature a photo of the individual and information on who to notify if they are spotted attempting to purchase pseudoephedrine or other meth-related products.