Monday, June 19, 2006

Meth Use Down

According to an article in the Mercury News today the use of Methamphetamine is on the decline.

The article states that "Meth lab seizures fell from 17,562 in 2004 to 12,185 last year, with western and central western states like Oklahoma, Montana and Washington seeing some of the sharpest declines. Missouri, which leads the nation in the number of lab seizures, saw a 22 percent decline."

It also states that "in Oregon, where lab busts fell 60 percent."

Despite these optimistic statistics, "Still, 58 percent of the nation's counties say meth is their largest drug problem. Rural law enforcement officers are often overwhelmed by the cleanup of toxic chemicals used to make meth and welfare agencies must deal with the displaced children of meth-addicted parents."

The Scientology Anti-Drug Site is looking for feedback, successful actions, any ideas you might have to help knock out meth use which still threatens the lives and safety of our young people.

You can send your suggestions to publicrelations@scientology.net

More information on Scientology programs to combat drug use is available at the Scientology Effective Solutions web site

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