Rural methamphetamine resources related to rural health and human services, with information provided by the Rural Assistance Center Copyright 2012 Rural Assistance Center http://www.raconline.org/topics/meth/ Phoenix AZ April 1, 2012 http://www.methpedia.org/cops-tribal-meth-summit Mon, 06 Feb 2012 15:37:07 CST http://www.methpedia.org/cops-tribal-meth-summit Collection of fact sheets containing information on these methamphetamine topic areas: facts about meth, effects on users, effects on communities, families & prevention, intervention & treatment, and communities & prevention. -- Partnership for a Drug-Free America http://store.samhsa.gov/shin/content/METHPKT-11/METHPKT-11.pdf Wed, 01 Feb 2012 10:14:58 CST http://store.samhsa.gov/shin/content/METHPKT-11/METHPKT-11.pdf Serves as a "one-stop" shop to get information on preventing methamphetamine use across the United States. Offers webinars, training and TA, and state-level statistics and legislation. -- Methpedia http://www.methpedia.org/ Tue, 15 Nov 2011 09:49:17 CST http://www.methpedia.org/ Access reports based on the 2010 survey of the use of illicit drugs, alcohol, and tobacco in the civilian, noninstitutionalized population of youth and adults. Statistics are available according to region and by county geographic type (metropolitan and nonmetropolitan areas). -- Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration http://www.oas.samhsa.gov/nsduhlatest.htm Thu, 15 Sep 2011 10:39:06 CST http://www.oas.samhsa.gov/nsduhlatest.htm Offers an analysis of data from the 2009 National Survey on Drug Use and Health and describes trends affecting rural communities. -- Carnevale Associates http://www.carnevaleassociates.com/the_current_status_of_the_methamphetamine_epidemic-2011.pdf Thu, 11 Aug 2011 14:01:42 CST http://www.carnevaleassociates.com/the_current_status_of_the_methamphetamine_epidemic-2011.pdf Identifies three critically affected populations of methamphetamine: incarcerated populations, LGBT individuals, and women of childbearing years. Describes funding issues and unique challenges they face, including those related to living in rural and frontier areas. -- Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration http://store.samhsa.gov/shin/content//SMA11-4647/SMA11-4647.pdf Tue, 26 Jul 2011 09:14:36 CST http://store.samhsa.gov/shin/content//SMA11-4647/SMA11-4647.pdf Highlights the Montana Meth Project, which is trying to keep rural teens off drugs and reduce crime. -- National Rural Health Association http://ruralroadsonline.com/Montana%20meth%20project Thu, 28 Apr 2011 14:35:39 CST http://ruralroadsonline.com/Montana%20meth%20project Fact Sheet based on the full report, Substance Abuse in Rural and Small Town America, summarizes statistics on alcohol and meth use in rural and urban areas. It also explores the roles of treatment, law enforcement, and the community. -- Carsey Institute http://www.breitlinks.com/alcoholawareness/AlcAwarePDFs/SubstanceAbuseRuralAm.pdf Tue, 24 Aug 2010 15:42:06 CST http://www.breitlinks.com/alcoholawareness/AlcAwarePDFs/SubstanceAbuseRuralAm.pdf Coordinates substance abuse research to develop, evaluate, and initiate treatment programs for substance abuse disorders. http://www.uclaisap.org/ Fri, 12 Jun 2009 10:33:48 CST http://www.uclaisap.org/ Provides data on methamphetamine use, including extent of use, health effects, treatment, and more. -- White House Office of National Drug Control Policy http://www.whitehousedrugpolicy.gov/drugfact/methamphetamine/index.html Mon, 19 May 2008 14:56:40 CST http://www.whitehousedrugpolicy.gov/drugfact/methamphetamine/index.html Provides resources on methamphetamine including an overview, readings, hotline, reports, and publications. -- National Institute on Drug Abuse http://www.drugabuse.gov/DrugPages/Methamphetamine.html Mon, 19 May 2008 11:02:17 CST http://www.drugabuse.gov/DrugPages/Methamphetamine.html Presents findings from the National Survey on Drug Use and Health, which discusses admissions to substance abuse treatment and geographic differences by state and region. -- Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration http://oas.samhsa.gov/2k8/stateMethamphetamineTX/methamphetamines.pdf Fri, 04 Apr 2008 10:56:57 CST http://oas.samhsa.gov/2k8/stateMethamphetamineTX/methamphetamines.pdf Represents twenty different entities, including tribal governments, federal agencies, and non-profit organizations. Offers advertisement campaign materials against methamphetamine in Indian Country, plus a tool kit, meth facts, intervention tools, and associated resources. http://meth.ncai.org/ Mon, 31 Mar 2008 13:39:33 CST http://meth.ncai.org/ Consists of a large-scale prevention program aimed at reducing first-time meth use through public service messaging, public policy, and community outreach. Includes state-specific campaigns to educate youth about the dangers of meth use. -- Meth Project Foundation, Inc. http://www.methproject.org/index.php Fri, 11 Jan 2008 10:27:56 CST http://www.methproject.org/index.php Results of a national survey which measures attitudes and behaviors towards methamphetamine in America. -- GFK Custom Research North America http://www.methproject.org/documents/National_Survey817.pdf Thu, 03 Jan 2008 08:35:32 CST http://www.methproject.org/documents/National_Survey817.pdf This issue is devoted to methamphetamine abuse and discusses the personal, environmental, and community fallout from meth use and production in rural America. -- Rural Sociological Society http://ruralsociology.org/StaticContent/Publications/Ruralrealities/pubs/RuralRealities2-2.pdf Thu, 30 Aug 2007 10:22:18 CST http://ruralsociology.org/StaticContent/Publications/Ruralrealities/pubs/RuralRealities2-2.pdf Summarizes results of a study on adult, rural methamphetamine users living in the Midwest who may be at higher risk than urban users for medical complications related to their methamphetamine use. http://www.raconline.org/topics/meth/pdf/cesar082007.pdf Wed, 22 Aug 2007 10:14:25 CST http://www.raconline.org/topics/meth/pdf/cesar082007.pdf Describes the status and outlook of the drug threat to rural and suburban America. Covers the trafficking and abuse patterns associated with substances such as cocaine, methamphetamine, marijuana, heroin, MDMA (ecstasy), pharmaceutical drugs. -- National Drug Intelligence Center http://www.justice.gov/ndic/pubs38/38661/38661p.pdf Mon, 04 Jun 2007 11:20:11 CST http://www.justice.gov/ndic/pubs38/38661/38661p.pdf Examines the impact of meth on children, families, communities and the child welfare system--especially those in rural areas. Identifies strategies to prevent meth use, keep children safe, and help parents with addictions complete treatment. -- Generations United http://www.pewtrusts.org/uploadedFiles/wwwpewtrustsorg/Reports/Foster_care_reform/hhs_foster_care_gu_meth_report.pdf Mon, 26 Mar 2007 13:27:25 CST http://www.pewtrusts.org/uploadedFiles/wwwpewtrustsorg/Reports/Foster_care_reform/hhs_foster_care_gu_meth_report.pdf Chapter from the 2007 Report to the Secretary: Rural Health and Human Service Issues. Addresses rural access to substance abuse services, with a focus on alcohol, methamphetamine and narcotics addiction. -- National Advisory Committee on Rural Health and Human Services http://www.hrsa.gov/advisorycommittees/rural/2007secreport.pdf#page=38 Mon, 19 Mar 2007 10:38:01 CST http://www.hrsa.gov/advisorycommittees/rural/2007secreport.pdf#page=38 Established to explore the unique characteristics of rural crime and deviance. Includes research and evaluation of various aspects related to criminal justice. http://www.minotstateu.edu/rcjc/index.shtml Thu, 01 Feb 2007 11:38:14 CST http://www.minotstateu.edu/rcjc/index.shtml Reports on a study which examined the long-term effects of universal preventive interventions on methamphetamine use by adolescents in the general population during their late high school years and found that prevention programs for young rural teens can reduce methamphetamine abuse years later. -- American Medical Association http://archpedi.ama-assn.org/cgi/reprint/160/9/876 Fri, 27 Oct 2006 00:00:00 CST http://archpedi.ama-assn.org/cgi/reprint/160/9/876 Provides statistics, data, and other characteristics of methamphetamines/amphetamines hospital admissions in both urban and rural areas. -- Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration http://www.oas.samhsa.gov/2k8/methamphetamineTX/meth.pdf Mon, 02 Oct 2006 00:00:00 CST http://www.oas.samhsa.gov/2k8/methamphetamineTX/meth.pdf Investigates how and why meth use is a problem in the United States. Includes an overview on how meth destroys the body, frequently asked questions, interviews, and a state-by-state map. -- Public Broadcasting System http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/meth/ Tue, 26 Sep 2006 00:00:00 CST http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/meth/ Discusses patterns of substance abuse, especially methamphetamine; recommendations for programs and policies; and provides rural and urban data. -- Carsey Institute http://www.carseyinstitute.unh.edu/publications/Report_SubstanceAbuse.pdf Mon, 31 Jul 2006 00:00:00 CST http://www.carseyinstitute.unh.edu/publications/Report_SubstanceAbuse.pdf Discusses issues related to methamphetamine use in rural communities, including how it increases the risk of HIV/AIDs. -- Rural Center for AIDS/STD Prevention http://www.indiana.edu/~aids/factsheets/factsheets18.pdf Thu, 25 May 2006 00:00:00 CST http://www.indiana.edu/~aids/factsheets/factsheets18.pdf Results of the national survey which interviews 50,000 8th, 10th, and 12th grade students in over 400 secondary schools nationwide. Highlights recent trends in the use of licit and illicit drugs, as well as trends in the levels of perceived risk and personal disapproval associated with each drug. -- National Institute on Drug Abuse http://monitoringthefuture.org/pubs/monographs/mtf-overview2010.pdf Tue, 23 May 2006 00:00:00 CST http://monitoringthefuture.org/pubs/monographs/mtf-overview2010.pdf