Pseudoephedrine is an over-the-counter decongestant that is also used to make methamphetamine illegally. Regulations have been implemented to restrict pseudoephedrine sales and track purchases in order to curb meth production. These regulations led to a 50% decline in meth lab seizures between 2005-2006 according to the Drug Enforcement Agency. Additional measures are needed to further address the problem such as drug reformulations and stricter penalties.

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39. Effect of Laws Since the Combat Methamphetamine Epidemic Act of 2005, methamphetamine lab seizures have decline by nearly 50%. *2006 study by the Drug Enforcement Agency Methamphetamine Lab Seizures in the US Year Seizures 1999 7,438 2000 9,902 2001 13,357 2002 16,212 2003 17,356 2004 17,710 2005 12,484 2006 6,435

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