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This information packet begins with a brief overview of current knowledge regarding the abuse of methamphetamine: what it is, how it effects the user, and how addiction is treated. Part Two contains information about the known and suspected effects on the children of methamphetamine users. It includes both prenatal exposure effects and environmental exposure effects. Part Three offers suggestions for adoptive, guardianship, and foster parents who care for the children from meth abusing homes. Part Four contains reprints of several articles on the topic, written specifically for foster and adoptive parents. Appendix A is a list of recommended resources for more information, and Appendix B contains a list of sources used to compile this information packet.