Prevention

New Fact Sheet on Combating Meth Abuse

ModeratorMM — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 16:36:40 GMT

The U.S. Department of Justice's Bureau of Justice Assistance has created a Fact Sheet highlighting federally-supported programs aimed at educating communities about meth abuse and aiding law enforcement in their efforts to fight the drug. View the Fact Sheet at the following location:

Combating Methamphetamine Abuse

http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/BJA/pubs/CombatMethFS/index.html

New Methamphetamine Funding Available to Existing Grantees

ModeratorMM — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 13:15:33 GMT

Programs that received funding under the FY2006 Prevention of Methamphetamine Abuse RFA from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) may apply for a share of $1.186 million in new grants. Visit http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag2006=false&oppId=47472 to learn more. The application deadline is June 18.

Prevention ad campaign launched

ModeratorMM — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 18:21:07 GMT

ONDCP has launched the 2009 Anti-Meth Campaign, which focuses on preventing methamphetamine use and raising awareness about treatment and recovery. The target audience for this campaign is young adults ages 18 to 34, as well as family and friends of someone who may be using meth. To learn more about the Campaign and to view the ads, visit the MethResources site.

Gil Kerlikowske Sworn in on May 7, 2009 as Director of National Drug Control Policy

ModeratorLF — Fri, 08 May 2009 21:39:51 GMT

This former Chief of Police for the Seattle Police Department brings nearly four decades of law enforcement and drug policy experience to the position.

The new Drug Czar will engage with Federal, State, and local partners to develop and implement a comprehensive strategy that reduces flow of drugs in our communities. Director Kerlikowske’s message is available at http://pushingback.com/blogs/pushing_back/archive/2009/05/08/48359.aspx . For additional information about the Director and his confirmation please see http://www.whitehousedrugpolicy.gov/ .

I have 2 teenagers

dan_roberts — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 17:20:29 GMT

What resources are available to assist in preventing them from experimenting with meth? I have been trying to get my kids hooked on blogging http://skateandrew.blogspot.com/

DiscussMeth Holiday Schedule

ModeratorLF — Wed, 24 Dec 2008 13:28:48 GMT

Greetings,

Due to the holiday, posts received after 3pm EST on Wednesday, December 24 will not be posted until Monday, December 29.

Happiness and peace this holiday season from the DiscussMeth team.

Get Involved in Methamphetamine Prevention - Visit Meth360

ModeratorAI — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 15:40:23 GMT

With funding from the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) and the Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) , Meth360 provides the means for law enforcement, prevention, and treatment professionals to come together to deliver presentations about the prevention of meth to community groups and concerned citizens. Meth360 is designed to be implemented at the community level by people who are concerned and motivated to stop the spread of meth.

Why is it so easy for an addict to buy paraphanilia at a local grocery store?

blc712 — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 14:34:49 GMT

Hello. I am just absolutely disturbed by how many local gas stations are able to sell illegal paraphanilia for methamphetamine use.... they are covered up by having a rose in them~ big deal! Anyone can just walk in and buy these products or steal them as for they are right on the counter in some stores. I refuse to give my business to places that sell these products, and let me tell its hard to find ones that don't..... But why are these legal and why aren't we doing something about it???

My Fiance is in prison because of lack of resources given by the government.

Christy — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 02:00:05 GMT

I met my Fiance 6 months ago and he was doing probation form a 3 yr sentence for dealing meth. After 3yrs he still wanted to go out and find the resources to do it but knew at the same time it was wrong. He continually asked his probation officers for help and there was no availability open. All facilities were full and he was turned away...I witnessed this! When he met me I turned him around...no I couldn't stop the addiction but I made him beg for mercy over this drug and he truly wanted to live a normal life that no one had shown him since he started doing it. Nevertheless, he failed his drug test awaiting rehab and now he is back in prison. He is faced everyday with offenders that can't wait to get out to start dealing and using again. Since he has been clean in prison and basically went through his own detox he is going crazy of the thought of not being here with me and our family. He should not be in prison...he asked for help. No one knows especially the prosecutors and the judge that sentenced him what we went through to turn him around. Many months of crying, detoxing, fighting, ultimatums...but I could see through the drug and knew he wasn't a lost soul and a brilliant person. I miss him so much but I'll wait for him. I have wrote the Mayor and other officials about my story but honestly it is all politics. I have even offered information up to take down offenders on the street I knew about through my Fiance for mercy on his sentence but I keep getting ignored. Am I just out of luck...is there nothing I can do? The system failed him.

ONDCP's Media Campaign Continues Push Against Meth

ModeratorMM — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 15:10:27 GMT

ANTI-DRUG UPDATE - June 4, 2008 ONDCP's MEDIA CAMPAIGN CONTINUES PUSH AGAINST METH **National Radio, Online and Print Campaign, and Targeted Local Television Ads Help Communities Combat Meth**This week, the National Youth Anti-Drug Media Campaign launched meth ads in support of its Anti-Meth Campaign for the second year. The ads highlight the dangers associated with meth use - for the individual, families, and communities - and deliver a message of hope. The new ad campaign includes national network radio reaching all 50 states beginning in early June and ending in late July. In addition, there will be online banner, search engine and local print advertising targeting select states. Local TV advertising will run in ten states most affected by meth (Alaska, Arkansas, Arizona, Minnesota, Nevada, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Dakota and Wyoming), with additional Spanish-language ads running in Arizona, Nevada, and New Mexico. Additional print advertising - including a nationally run Open Letter print campaign - will launch in September.In July, the Media Campaign will launch a three-month long print and radio anti-meth advertising campaign designed to reach the American Indian/Alaska Native communities. The Media Campaign's Anti-Meth Campaign raises awareness among key audiences about the dangers of meth while providing a message of hope that communities and individuals can recover from the effects of this devastating drug. The Campaign's messages focus on the availability and efficacy of treatment for meth and the importance of community involvement. The television advertisements for the Anti-Meth Campaign were graciously donated to ONDCP by the Partnership for Drug Free America and the State of Tennessee District Attorneys General Conference.Another key element of the Anti-Meth Campaign that remains available is the powerful photo exhibit titled "Life After Meth," featuring a collection of moving testimonials and portraits of former meth users, law enforcement officials, and treatment providers. These photo testimonials are available as downloadable posters at www.methresources.gov. All Anti-Meth Campaign materials, including customizable Open Letters, can be accessed at the Media Campaign's Web site: www.methresources.gov. Visit the site for complete details about resources that you can use to fight meth in your community. ************************************************************************ANTI-DRUG UPDATE (formerly Media Campaign FLASH) is your source for the latest news on the National Youth Anti-Drug Media Campaign. Feel free to forward this information to your community partners and announce this information on your Web site or in your organizational newsletter. Sign up for the ANTI-DRUG UPDATE here: http://www.mediacampaign.org/getinvolved/flashform.html. Free materials from the Media Campaign are available to distribute in your community by visiting www.TheAntiDrug.com/Resources or calling (800) 788-2800.ABOUT THE MEDIA CAMPAIGN: Since its inception in 1998, the National Youth Anti-Drug Media Campaign has been authorized by Congress to reduce and prevent teen drug use. For more information on the ONDCP National Youth Anti-Drug Media Campaign, visit www.MediaCampaign.org.

New ONDCP Anti-Meth Banner Ads

ModeratorMM — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 12:29:33 GMT

The following new Internet banner ads have been posted to the MethResources.gov Anti-Meth Campaign page - http://www.methresources.gov/antimeth/banners.html:

Meth Monster

Grimy Cell

Ending Credits Prevention

Ending Credits Treament

Meth Liquid

November 28 - Working with Drug Endangered Children

ModeratorMM — Tue, 27 Nov 2007 20:00:26 GMT

On November 28, 2007, at 2 p.m. (eastern time), the Office for Victims of Crime (OVC), in coordination with the Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP), will present a Web Forum discussion with Lori Moriarty on best practices for working with drug endangered children. Commander Moriarty is Director of the National Alliance for Drug Endangered Children Resource Center; and President of the Colorado Alliance for Drug Endangered Children. She has taught thousands of professionals about home-based methamphetamine labs and the dangers they pose for children living in or visiting them. As Director of the resource center, she is establishing a national network of experts and professionals to assist in developing and providing training and technical assistance; as well as helping states create alliances that encourage law enforcement and social service providers to provide a multidisciplinary, coordinated response when working with drug endangered children.

Visit the OVC Web Forum now at http://ovc.ncjrs.gov/ovcproviderforum to submit questions for Commander Moriarty and return on November 28 at 2 p.m. (eastern time) for the live discussion. Go to http://ovc.ncjrs.gov/ovcproviderforum/asp/participate.asp for instructions on how to participate. If you are not able to view the session as it is taking place, the session text will be available and archived on the OVC Web Forum site.

No registration is required, so joining the OVC Web Forum online community is easy. Make connections. Share ideas. Change lives.

http://ovc.ncjrs.gov/ovcproviderforum/host.html

Montana Meth skeptic

MAPP_RCSD — Wed, 03 Oct 2007 18:37:13 GMT

Hi, everyone-

You've probably all seen the Montana Meth ads and the praise it's getting in the media (based upon press releases sent out by Montana Meth, mostly, and the Attorney General's report). Their 120-page full report of the 2007 results obviously doesn't make it into a press release. I wanted to point out one thing for now. I'm still going through it for others

From page 4 "usage and availability"

* "Usage appears to be neither higher nor lower than in past surveys" (4% of teens, 20% of young adults) "essentially stable since 2005"

Also, I have previously noticed that the trends for teens may be improving, but the trends for young adults are going the other way.

I'd be interested to hear anyone's thoughts.

Red Ribbon Anti Drug Week

Patrick Jilek — Thu, 06 Sep 2007 15:13:31 GMT

One idea for red ribbon that I heard being used is to incorporate a wristband into the program.

The youth are given a wristband at the beginning of the week and are asked to sign the back of the wristband with a permanent marker making their personal pledge to remain drug free. The students are then asked to wear the wristband for the remainder of the week.

Students who wear the band for a week are included in a small draw prize.

The wristbands are seen by parents, family, and friends and promotes the discussion of drugs.

To find a few companies that offer these type of products I would suggest doing a google search with "anti drug wristbands"

Patrick

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Would any of you have any ideas about programs/activities to do at the high school level during Red Ribbon week??Maybe something you might have done in the past that went over well or any ideas would be helpful.Thank you!Phillip