Also known as: crystal methamphetamine, meth, Meth
Methamphetamine is a central nervous system stimulant with prescription and nonmedical use contexts. In the United States, prescription products containing methamphetamine are marketed (e.g., Desoxyn) for limited clinical indications. It also has high abuse/addiction risk in nonmedical settings.
Two traffic stops in Kentucky and Missouri resulted in drug charges. In Greenup County, a half-pound of suspected methamphetamine was found, leading to charges against two individuals. In Miller County, 28.9 grams of methamphetamine were discovered, and two people face felony delivery charges.
A Florida recidivist with a prior federal drug conviction and a Pennsylvania woman pleaded guilty to separate drug trafficking charges involving crack cocaine, methamphetamine, and synthetic cannabinoids. The Florida defendant faces at least 10 years to life, with sentencing set for September 3, 2026.
South Korean police arrested 5,203 drug offenders in a four-month crackdown, with distribution arrests up 39.2%. Doctor arrests hit a record 395 last year, fueled by high-profile propofol cases. Authorities are expanding undercover operations and social media monitoring.
Drug investigations and traffic stops across six states led to arrests and seizures of methamphetamine, cocaine, firearms, and paraphernalia. Charges include possession with intent to distribute, firearm offenses, and tampering with evidence.
Drug investigations in Missouri, Kentucky, Ohio, Iowa, and Georgia led to multiple arrests and seizures of methamphetamine, fentanyl, and cocaine. Authorities found over 10 pounds of meth in one case and filed trafficking and possession charges.
An Ontario investigation yielded nearly 1.7 tonnes of drugs valued at over $139 million and 21 people charged. Other probes in four U.S. states led to more arrests and seizures.
Four women face drug-related charges after traffic stops in four states, with seizures of meth, cocaine, prescription drugs, and fake IDs. Charges range from possession to drug sales and identity fraud.
Law enforcement in three states arrested 11 people in separate drug investigations, seizing cocaine, methamphetamine, fentanyl, LSD, firearms and body armor. The arrests followed anonymous tips, a police pursuit, a traffic stop and search warrants.
Drug enforcement actions in several states led to seizures of meth, heroin, cocaine, and firearms. A Fort Worth man received a 40-year prison sentence, six men were charged in Nassau County, and a corrections officer was arrested.
Trump signed a new counterterrorism strategy prioritizing Western Hemisphere cartels. The National Drug Control Strategy 2026 pressures Mexico and Colombia, and the administration is working with social media platforms to disrupt cartel drug sales to children.
| NCT ID | Title | Status | Phase |
|---|---|---|---|
| NCT06989853 |
Methamphetamine and Troriluzole |
RECRUITING | EARLY_PHASE1 |
| NCT06721494 |
A Single-Dose Study to Evaluate Safety and Efficacy of CS-1103 in Participants Receiving a Single Dose of Methamphetamine |
RECRUITING | PHASE2 |
| NCT05783817 |
MDMA-Assisted CBT for OCD (MDMA-CBT4OCD Study) |
RECRUITING | PHASE2 |
| NCT05379959 |
Effects of Stimulants on Behavioral and Neural Markers of Social Motivation, Ability, and Neural Markers of Social Function |
COMPLETED | EARLY_PHASE1 |
| NCT05003076 |
Brain Function and EEG |
COMPLETED | EARLY_PHASE1 |
| NCT04642820 |
Drugs Brain and Behavior (DDP) |
COMPLETED | EARLY_PHASE1 |
| NCT04614584 |
Mirtazapine and Methamphetamine Drug-drug Interaction Study |
COMPLETED | PHASE1 |
| NCT04178993 |
Behavioral Effects of Drugs (Inpatient): 40 [Methamphetamine, Methylphenidate, Duloxetine] |
COMPLETED | PHASE1 |
| NCT03790618 |
Effect of Stimulant Drugs on Social Perception |
COMPLETED | PHASE1 |
| NCT03106571 |
Study of Pomaglumetad and Methamphetamine |
TERMINATED | PHASE1 |
