Department of Mental Health, Mental Retardation and Substance Abuse, Abuse Services
Addiction to Methamphetamine
nAccording to the SAMHSA/Office of Applied Studies Treatment Episode Data Set.
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nIn 1993, there were 21,000 treatment program admissions of persons with a primary use problem. 
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nTen years later, in 2003, that number had increased to 117,000.
-On the national level Methamphetamine Addiction is on the rise.
-There has been an 82% increase in treatment episode since 1993.