Abstract
In the last decade, the methamphetamine situation has become critical in North Dakota, which has the third-highest rate of clandestine meth lab seizures in the country. This study addresses two questions: 1) What is the spatial pattern of meth–related arrests in North Dakota? and 2) What geographic factors account for the increased prevalence of meth use and production in the state? This study employs GIS overlay and multiple regression analysis to determine the spatiality of the phenomenon. The findings reveal that meth-related arrests tend to take place in the more urban southeast and central counties while meth lab seizures tend to be concentrated in the more rural northwest counties. Methamphetamine is a problem in North Dakota because of the accessibility of chemicals needed to manufacture the substance and the unusual remoteness of the landscape.
Recommended Citation
Feidler, Alex; Mayzer, Roni; Romig, Kevin; and Munski, Douglas
(2008)
"Spatial Patterns Of Methamphetamine In North Dakota,"
The Geographical Bulletin: Vol. 49:
Iss.
1, Article 3.
Available at:
https://digitalcommons.kennesaw.edu/thegeographicalbulletin/vol49/iss1/3