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Methamphetamine (meth) is currently one of the most addictive and widely used drugs in Wyoming.
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Produces physiological effects including “intense feelings of well-being and confidence, paranoia, appetite suppression, extended periods of wakefulness, and … accelerated heartbeat .” 2
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Crime in Wyoming Report,
(2009): stated that meth represented 48% of total controlled substance abuse arrests in the state.
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Research hasn’t determined if methamphetamine has a more significant effect on crime rate, health and treatment efficiency compared to other substances.
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A drug counselor, law enforcement official and a licensed physician all working in
Albany County, Wyoming.
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A survey designed by the researcher will be given to each participant who will then rate responses using a Likert scale scoring system.
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Open ended interview questions will be asked to allow respondents to express their attitudes, thoughts and understanding related to meth versus other drugs.
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Likert scale data will be analyzed by coding responses and running a PASW analysis to determine descriptive statistical outcomes.
By capturing views of three professionals in Albany County,
Wyoming, a baseline may be created for future research on the topic of methamphetamine use.
Potential research could determine if methamphetamine plays a more significant part in the crime rate, health and treatment efficiency of
Wyoming users when compared to abusers of other hard-core drugs such as heroin or cocaine.
1. State of Wyoming: Office of the Attorney General.
(2009). Crime in Wyoming annual report. Retrieved
4/8/2011 from: http://www.co.albany.wy.us/
SharedFiles/Download.aspx?pageid=143&mid=262
&fileid=385.
2. Weisheit, R.A. and Wells, L.E. (2010)
Methamphetamine laboratories: the geography of drug production. Western Criminology Review. 11, p 9-26.
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This study will explore views of three individuals about meth’s relation to crime rate, health and treatment efficiency in Albany
County, Wyoming when compared to other drugs.
I would like to express my gratitude to Dr. Cary Heck, the McNair
Scholars Program, Zackie Salmon, Susan Stoddard, Pilar Flores and all who helped me achieve my academic goals.