www.freevibe.com/Drug_Facts/meth.asp
Sponsored by the National Youth Anti-Drug Media Campaign, Freevibe.com is a great resource for counselors working with youth.

www.drugfree.org/Portal/DrugIssue/MethResources/default.html
This site targets youth but has basic information about methamphetamine and features the "faces of Meth" slide show.  Also posts stories about meth users.

www.tweaker.org
This site targeting gay men has good, simple information on methamphetamines, including harm reduction techniques.  A great resource for counselors and something they can direct clients to.

www.lapublichealth.org/wwwfiles/ph/pho/aids/Crystal_Summit_2005_Rohde.ppt
A PowerPoint presentation on the use of methamphetamine among men who have sex with men in Los Angeles County by Jane Rohde, MPH, Office of AIDS Programs and Policy.

www.gmhc.org/health/treatment/ti/ti1978.html
GMHC is a New York City-based community organization committed to fighting the HIV epidemic. Treatment Issues is a newsletter focused on current issues involving HIV/AIDS. The July/August 2005 edition highlighted the topic of crystal meth.

www.harmredux.org/conference2005.html
The Harm Reduction Project advocates for drug policy reform and works for the enhancement of services available to marginalized populations. Their site posts multimedia material presented at Science & Response: 2005, the First National Conference on Methamphetamine, HIV and Hepatitis held in Salt Lake City on August 19-20, 2005.

www.methresources.gov
A federal government-sponsored website focused on methamphetamine resources.

www.nida.nih.gov/drugpages/methamphetamine.html
NIDA is a scientific research institution that studies and disseminates information on substance use, prevention, treatment and policy.  This webpage links to fact sheets and other resources on methamphetamines published by the institute.

www.oas.samhsa.gov/2k5/meth/meth.htm
A compilation of federal statistics related to methamphetamine use, abuse and dependence.

www.apla.org/prevention/crystal_meth.html
"APLA's crystal methamphetamine program aims to reduce the risk of HIV infection and the social isolation caused by the use of the drug. The program creates and coordinates free community forums and two different sets of trainings for crystal users and their friends and sexual partners."

For more information or to sign up for workshops, please contact:
Philip Hendricks
PH: (213) 201-1308
phendricks@apla.org

www.alternativesinc.com
"Alternatives has been a leader in the treatment of crystal meth and has actively addressed the crisis through community based forums."

For more information, contact:
Joseph M. Amico, MDiv, CAS, LISAC, Program Director
PH: (323) 660-1732 or call 1-800-342-5429.

www.beingalivela.org/specialprojects.html
Being Alive launched a campaign to reduce crystal meth use among HIV positive gay and bisexual men. Although the interactive support groups have come to an end, they are still a resource for crystal meth treatment and support.

If you have questions, need referrals or one-on-one counseling sessions, contact:
Charles at (310)-289-2551, ext.17
Armand at (323) 913-9199 ext. 14

www.nida.nih.gov/drugpages/methamphetamine.html
NIDA is a scientific research institution that studies and disseminates information on substance use, prevention, treatment and policy.  This webpage links to fact sheets and other resources on methamphetamines published by the institute.

www.cri-help.org
"Cri-Help, Inc. provides programs of treatment, education, prevention, counseling and rehabilitation for chemically dependent individuals and their families."

For more information, call:
PH: (818) 985-8323

www.crystalmeth.org
Information about the relatively new 12-step program focused in crystal methamphetamine addiction.

www.pscrystalmethtaskforce.org/
A website dedicated to diminishing the devastating, far-reaching effects of crystal meth use in the Coachella Valley through outreach, education, prevention and rehabilitation.

www.lagaycenter.org/site/c.mvI4IhNZJwE/b.1033367/k.6BA1/DrugAlcohol_Counseling.htm
L.A. Gay & Lesbian Center's Drug/Alcohol Counseling Program specializes in addiction recovery treatment for gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender people. They host 12-step meetings and two Men's Crystal Meth Groups.

www.rainbowgiving.org/
Rainbow Bridge Community Services is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3)* organization that provides the necessary funding to gay, lesbian and transgendered individuals with financial hardships who are struggling to enter or remain in treatment for drug and alcohol abuse, sexual compulsivity, mental health, and the emotional and physical impact of HIV/Aids.

www.tarzanatc.org
"Tarzana Treatment Centers has provided high quality, affordable behavioral healthcare and treatment services in Los Angeles County."

For more information, call:
PH: (800) 996-1051

www.vnrh.org
"Meets the critical and expanding needs of the Gay, Lesbian, and Transgender community for alcohol and drug addiction recovery. The house provides day and residential treatment, sober living, education, prevention, and outreach services in a socially supportive and chemically free environment."

For more information, call:
PH: (323) 463-4266

www.cleanneedlesnow.org
CNN provides needle exchange and harm reduction services to substance users in Los Angeles.

For more information, call:
PH: (323) 857-5846
(323) 857-5366 (recorded needle exchange site schedule line)

www.harmreduction.org/pubs/PUBSpdfs/idu_manual.pdf
Getting Off Right is published by the Harm Reduction Coalition. It is a comprehensive resource for HIV/STD harm reduction techniques for injection drug users

www.harmreduction.org
HRC is committed to reducing drug-related harm among individuals and communities by initiating and promoting harm reduction education, interventions, and community organizing.

www.nyhealth.gov/diseases/aids/harm_reduction/crystalmeth/docs/meth_literature_index.pdf
Mark Hammer of the NYC Health Department's AIDS Institute compiled this index of methamphetamine-related journal articles Each citation is hyperlinked to the corresponding abstract in the National Library of Medicine's PubMed database.