The Impact of Methamphetamine on Illinois Communities: An Ethnography
This is a qualitative study of methamphetamine focuses on assessing the magnitude of the problem in two Illinois counties that are experiencing significant methamphetamine activity - Clark and Edgar counties. The study notes the connection between methamphetamine manufacturing and use and its impact on law enforcement and social service agencies in the area. This ethnographic study was designed to utilize interviews from a range of community members to describe the impact of methamphetamine on agencies and on citizens in these counties.