Abstract
Despite the many problems associated with methamphetamine manufacturing and use, little empirical evidence exists linking methamphetamine use to violent charges. Researchers have long relied on self-report for their studies on methamphetamine use and its consequences. Many researchers feel that self-report has low accuracy when it comes to illicit substance use. Sources of Data To examine violent charges in Sacramento, the ADAM dataset (2000-2003) was used. This article looks at the urinalysis results in comparison to the primary arrest charges for the respondents to see if there is a correlation between methamphetamine use and violent charges when compared with alcohol positive respondents and all other drug positive respondents. Conclusions Reached After running logistic regressions, it was found that methamphetamine use and previous arrest history are negatively correlated to violent arrests. The only positive correlation with violent arrest found was marital status.