Methamphetamine Use/Misuse Resources. Contact the Garrett County Health Department at 301-334-7730 for more information. If you are experiencing a crisis, please contact the Maryland Crisis Hotline available 24 hours/7days a week. Call 211, press1. Education Help Now Treatment Get Involved What is Methamphetamine (Meth)? Methamphetamine belongs to a family of drugs called amphetamines-powerful stimulates that speed up the body’s central nervous system, allowing people to stay awake and do continuous activity with less need for sleep. These drugs are made as pills, powders, or chunky crystals called ice. Methamphetamines Latest Community News