Meth is a growing drug threat in Wyoming

Methamphetamine is the primary drug threat in Wyoming, according to the U.S. Department of Justice and the Wyoming Meth Project:

* Wyoming ranks second in the United States for meth use by teens age 12-17.

* Wyoming ranks first in the U.S. for meth use by adults ages 18-25.

* Wyoming ranks first in the U.S. for meth use by people 12 and older. In 2005, Wyoming ranked 13th.

* The percentage of drug offenders convicted of meth-related crimes in Wyoming district courts increased from 68 percent in 2005 to 94 percent in 2007.

Source: Robinson, Christine “Couple cleans repossessed drug house”, Casper Star Tribune, 6/19/2008