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           Rural methamphetamine resources via the Rural Assistance Center
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    Rural methamphetamine resources related to rural health and human services, with information provided by the Rural Assistance Center
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		<copyright>Copyright 2009 Rural Assistance Center</copyright>
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        http://www.raconline.org/info_guides/meth/        </link>
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  <title>News: HUD's Fiscal Year (FY) 2009 NOFA for the Continuum of Care Homeless Assistance Program; Notice; Technical Correction</title>
  <description>The technical corrections to the Continuum of Care Homeless Assistance Program NOFA are available on the HUD Web site at http://www.hudhre.info/index.cfm?do=viewWhatIsNew#wn82.   </description>
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  http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2009/E9-26533.htm 
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	                <pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2009 11:34:41 CST</pubDate>
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  http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2009/E9-26533.htm 
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  <title>Publication: Results from the 2008 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: National Findings</title>
  <description>Presents the 2008 survey results, which is the primary source of information on the use of illicit drugs, alcohol, and tobacco in the civilian, noninstitutionalized population of youth and adults.  -- Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration  </description>
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  http://www.oas.samhsa.gov/nsduh/2k8nsduh/2k8Results.pdf 
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	                <pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2009 09:59:03 CST</pubDate>
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  http://www.oas.samhsa.gov/nsduh/2k8nsduh/2k8Results.pdf 
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  <title>Organization: UCLA Integrated Substance Abuse Programs</title>
  <description>Coordinates substance abuse research to develop, evaluate, and initiate treatment programs for substance abuse disorders.   </description>
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  http://www.uclaisap.org/ 
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	                <pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2009 10:33:48 CST</pubDate>
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  http://www.uclaisap.org/ 
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  <title>Funding opportunity: HUD Shelter Plus Care (Continuum of Care Program)</title>
  <description>Provides rental assistance to homeless persons with disabilities.  -- U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development  </description>
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  http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=82 
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	                <pubDate>Wed, 13 Aug 2008 09:41:51 CST</pubDate>
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  http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=82 
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  <title>Publication: The Meth Epidemic: The Changing Demographics of Methamphetamine</title>
  <description>Sixth in a series of NACo studies on the impact of meth abuse on the nation's counties including the meth epidemic; the changes over time in the characteristics of abusers; the presence of homemade meth labs; and the differences in how the drug is being made available to abusers. Includes statistics specific to rural areas.  -- National Association of Counties  </description>
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  http://www.naco.org/Template.cfm?Section=Surveys&amp;template=/ContentManagement/ContentDisplay.cfm&amp;ContentID=24797 
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	                <pubDate>Mon, 19 May 2008 15:43:57 CST</pubDate>
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  http://www.naco.org/Template.cfm?Section=Surveys&amp;template=/ContentManagement/ContentDisplay.cfm&amp;ContentID=24797 
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  <title>Publication: National Methamphetamine Threat Assessment 2009</title>
  <description>Report national-level strategic assessment of methamphetamine trafficking in the United States. Addresses trends in methamphetamine production, transportation, distribution, and abuse. Discusses issues, including methamphetamine production in Mexico, the increasing availability of Mexican ice methamphetamine in domestic drug markets, and apparent methamphetamine shortages in some western markets.  -- National Drug Intelligence Center  </description>
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  http://www.usdoj.gov/ndic/pubs32/32166/index.htm 
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	                <pubDate>Mon, 19 May 2008 15:01:10 CST</pubDate>
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  http://www.usdoj.gov/ndic/pubs32/32166/index.htm 
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  <title>Tool/Web Site: Drug Facts: Methamphetamine</title>
  <description>Provides data on methamphetamine use, including extent of use, health effects, treatment, and more.  -- White House Office of National Drug Control Policy  </description>
  <link>
  http://www.whitehousedrugpolicy.gov/drugfact/methamphetamine/index.html 
  </link>
	                <pubDate>Mon, 19 May 2008 14:56:40 CST</pubDate>
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  http://www.whitehousedrugpolicy.gov/drugfact/methamphetamine/index.html 
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  <title>Tool/Web Site: Methamphetamine</title>
  <description>Provides resources on methamphetamine including an overview, readings, hotline, reports, and publications.  -- National Institute on Drug Abuse  </description>
  <link>
  http://www.drugabuse.gov/DrugPages/Methamphetamine.html 
  </link>
	                <pubDate>Mon, 19 May 2008 11:02:17 CST</pubDate>
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  http://www.drugabuse.gov/DrugPages/Methamphetamine.html 
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  <title>Publication: Geographic Differences in Substance Abuse Treatment Admissions for Methamphetamine/Amphetamine and Marijuana: 2005</title>
  <description>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  </description>
  <link>
  http://oas.samhsa.gov/2k8/stateMethamphetamineTX/methamphetamines.pdf 
  </link>
	                <pubDate>Fri, 04 Apr 2008 10:56:57 CST</pubDate>
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  http://oas.samhsa.gov/2k8/stateMethamphetamineTX/methamphetamines.pdf 
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  <title>Tool/Web Site: National Indian Country Methamphetamine Initiative</title>
  <description>Serves as a national advertisement campaign against methamphetamine in Indian Country.    </description>
  <link>
  http://www.ncai.org/meth/ 
  </link>
	                <pubDate>Mon, 31 Mar 2008 13:39:33 CST</pubDate>
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  http://www.ncai.org/meth/ 
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  <title>Tool/Web Site: The Meth Project</title>
  <description>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.  </description>
  <link>
  http://www.methproject.org/index.php 
  </link>
	                <pubDate>Fri, 11 Jan 2008 10:27:56 CST</pubDate>
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  http://www.methproject.org/index.php 
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  <title>Publication: The Meth Project: National Use &amp; Attitudes Survey 2007</title>
  <description>Results of a national survey which measures attitudes and behaviors towards methamphetamine in America.  -- GFK Custom Research North America  </description>
  <link>
  http://www.methproject.org/documents/National_Survey817.pdf 
  </link>
	                <pubDate>Thu, 03 Jan 2008 08:35:32 CST</pubDate>
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  http://www.methproject.org/documents/National_Survey817.pdf 
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  <title>Publication: In Our Own Backyard: Methamphetamine Manufacturing, Trafficking and Abuse in Rural America</title>
  <description>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  </description>
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  http://ruralsociology.org/StaticContent/Publications/Ruralrealities/pubs/RuralRealities2-2.pdf 
  </link>
	                <pubDate>Thu, 30 Aug 2007 10:22:18 CST</pubDate>
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  http://ruralsociology.org/StaticContent/Publications/Ruralrealities/pubs/RuralRealities2-2.pdf 
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  <title>Publication: Rural Methamphetamine Users May Be at Higher Risk for Health Complications</title>
  <description>Highlights a recent study of 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.   </description>
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  http://www.raconline.org/info_guides/meth/pdf/cesar082007.pdf 
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	                <pubDate>Wed, 22 Aug 2007 10:14:25 CST</pubDate>
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  http://www.raconline.org/info_guides/meth/pdf/cesar082007.pdf 
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  <title>Publication: National Drug Threat Assessment 2009</title>
  <description>Addresses the status and outlook of the drug threat to the United States. Covers the trafficking and abuse patterns associated with substances such as cocaine, methamphetamine, marijuana, heroin, MDMA, pharmaceutical drugs.  -- National Drug Intelligence Center  </description>
  <link>
  http://www.usdoj.gov/ndic/pubs31/31379/31379p.pdf 
  </link>
	                <pubDate>Mon, 04 Jun 2007 11:20:11 CST</pubDate>
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  http://www.usdoj.gov/ndic/pubs31/31379/31379p.pdf 
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  <title>Publication: NSDUH Report: Methamphetamine Use</title>
  <description>Examines trends and patterns in rates of methamphetamine use by gender based on data from the years 2002, 2003, 2004, and 2005.  -- Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration  </description>
  <link>
  http://oas.samhsa.gov/2k7/meth/meth.pdf 
  </link>
	                <pubDate>Fri, 13 Apr 2007 08:02:06 CST</pubDate>
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  http://oas.samhsa.gov/2k7/meth/meth.pdf 
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  <title>Publication: Meth and Child Welfare: Promising Solutions for Children, Their Parents and Grandparents</title>
  <description>Examines the impact of meth on children, families, communities and the child welfare system. Identifies strategies to prevent meth use, keep children safe, and help parents with addictions complete treatment.  -- Generations United  </description>
  <link>
  http://ipath.gu.org/documents/A0/Meth_Child_Welfare_Final_cover.pdf 
  </link>
	                <pubDate>Mon, 26 Mar 2007 13:27:25 CST</pubDate>
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  http://ipath.gu.org/documents/A0/Meth_Child_Welfare_Final_cover.pdf 
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  <title>Publication: Substance Abuse in Rural America</title>
  <description>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  </description>
  <link>
  http://ruralcommittee.hrsa.gov/NAC07Report.htm#SubstanceAbuse 
  </link>
	                <pubDate>Mon, 19 Mar 2007 10:38:01 CST</pubDate>
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  http://ruralcommittee.hrsa.gov/NAC07Report.htm#SubstanceAbuse 
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  <title>Organization: Rural Crime and Justice Center</title>
  <description>Established to explore the unique characteristics of rural crime and deviance. Includes research and evaluation of various aspects related to criminal justice.   </description>
  <link>
  http://warp6.cs.misu.nodak.edu/rcjc/index.shtml 
  </link>
	                <pubDate>Thu, 01 Feb 2007 11:38:14 CST</pubDate>
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  http://warp6.cs.misu.nodak.edu/rcjc/index.shtml 
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  <title>Publication: NSDUH Report: State Estimates of Past Year Methamphetamine Use</title>
  <description>Presents estimates of past year methamphetamineuse among persons ages 12 or older ineach of the 50 States and the District ofColumbia.  -- Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration  </description>
  <link>
  http://www.oas.samhsa.gov/2k6/stateMeth/stateMeth.pdf 
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	                <pubDate>Wed, 06 Dec 2006 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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  http://www.oas.samhsa.gov/2k6/stateMeth/stateMeth.pdf 
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  <title>Publication: Long-term Effects of Universal Preventive Interventions on Methamphetamine Use Among Adolescents</title>
  <description>Results of 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  </description>
  <link>
  http://archpedi.ama-assn.org/cgi/reprint/160/9/876 
  </link>
	                <pubDate>Fri, 27 Oct 2006 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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  http://archpedi.ama-assn.org/cgi/reprint/160/9/876 
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  <title>Publication: Methamphetamine/Amphetamine Treatment Admissions in Urban and Rural Areas: 2004</title>
  <description>Provides statistics, data, and other characteristics of methamphetamines/amphetamines hospital admissions in both urban and rural areas.  -- Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration  </description>
  <link>
  http://oas.samhsa.gov/2k6/methRuralTX/methRuralTX.pdf 
  </link>
	                <pubDate>Mon, 02 Oct 2006 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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  http://oas.samhsa.gov/2k6/methRuralTX/methRuralTX.pdf 
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  <title>Tool/Web Site: Frontline: The Meth Epidemic</title>
  <description>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  </description>
  <link>
  http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/meth/ 
  </link>
	                <pubDate>Tue, 26 Sep 2006 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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  http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/meth/ 
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  <title>Publication: Reports on Rural America: Substance Abuse in Rural and Small Town America</title>
  <description>Discusses patterns of substance abuse, especially methamphetamine; recommendations for programs and policies; and provides rural and urban data.  -- Carsey Institute  </description>
  <link>
  http://breitlinks.com/alcoholawareness/AlcAwarePDFs/SubstanceAbuseRuralAm.pdf 
  </link>
	                <pubDate>Mon, 31 Jul 2006 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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  http://breitlinks.com/alcoholawareness/AlcAwarePDFs/SubstanceAbuseRuralAm.pdf 
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  <title>Publication: Rural Methamphetamine Use and HIV/STD Risk (Fact sheet #18)</title>
  <description>Discusses issues related to methamphetamine use in rural communities, including how it increases the risk of HIV/AIDs.  -- Rural Center for AIDS/STD Prevention  </description>
  <link>
  http://www.indiana.edu/~aids/factsheets/factsheets18.pdf 
  </link>
	                <pubDate>Thu, 25 May 2006 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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  http://www.indiana.edu/~aids/factsheets/factsheets18.pdf 
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  <title>Publication: Monitoring the Future: National Results on Adolescent Drug Use Overview of Key Findings 2008</title>
  <description>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 Institutes of Health  </description>
  <link>
  http://www.monitoringthefuture.org/pubs/monographs/overview2008.pdf 
  </link>
	                <pubDate>Tue, 23 May 2006 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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  http://www.monitoringthefuture.org/pubs/monographs/overview2008.pdf 
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