Illinois is among the several states of America with a serious methamphetamine problem. In fact, it can be said that the density of methamphetamine in Illinois is among the highest in the nation. The main reason for this is the variety of ways in which the substance enters into the state. The south and the central regions of the state have the highest density of methamphetamine and its close relative, crystal meth. Especially, in the Chicago area, the amounts of these killer drugs are looming well above the danger levels.

The single most important source of methamphetamine and crystal meth in Illinois is Mexico. Most of the substance that comes in the state comes through illegal trafficking from Illinois. The substance is brought in by illegal motorcycle gangs and other drug trafficking organizations. They bring in pure varieties of methamphetamine into the state, especially in Chicago, due to which they are highly popular. Various means put into place by the law enforcement agencies, such as the highway interdiction points, are proving to be inadequate to check the menace.

The other side of this problem is the vast number of small meth labs that are operating secretively within the state. These labs are run by one or two people in remote areas of the state. They can produce as many as ten pounds of the substance each per day and distribute it in the local markets.

The distribution chains of for the substance are quite strong too. Most of the meth addiction in Illinois is concentrated in youth-centric places because these are the hotspots of distribution of these lethal drugs.