Rural methamphetamine resources related to rural health and human services, with information provided by the Rural Assistance Center Copyright 2008 Rural Assistance Center http://www.raconline.org/info_guides/meth/ 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 home made meth labs; and the differences in how the drug is being made available to abusers. -- National Association of Counties http://www.naco.org/Template.cfm?Section=Surveys&template=/ContentManagement/ContentDisplay.cfm&ContentID=24797 Mon, 19 May 2008 15:43:57 CST http://www.naco.org/Template.cfm?Section=Surveys&template=/ContentManagement/ContentDisplay.cfm&ContentID=24797 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 http://www.usdoj.gov/ndic/pubs26/26594/index.htm Mon, 19 May 2008 15:01:10 CST http://www.usdoj.gov/ndic/pubs26/26594/index.htm 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 Tampa FL September 15, 2008 -- Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration http://www.fadaa.org/women/ Mon, 19 May 2008 13:34:42 CST http://www.fadaa.org/women/ 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 Findings from the National Survey on Drug Use and Health, which discusses admissions to substance abuse treatment and geographic differences. -- 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 A national advertisement campaign against methamphetamine in Indian Country. -- National Congress of American Indians http://www.ncai.org/meth/ Mon, 31 Mar 2008 13:39:33 CST http://www.ncai.org/meth/ 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/pubs/RuralRealities/Volume2Issue2.html Thu, 30 Aug 2007 10:22:18 CST http://ruralsociology.org/pubs/RuralRealities/Volume2Issue2.html 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. http://www.raconline.org/info_guides/meth/pdf/cesar082007.pdf Wed, 22 Aug 2007 10:14:25 CST http://www.raconline.org/info_guides/meth/pdf/cesar082007.pdf Addresses the status and outlook of the drug threat to the United States. Covers the trafficking and abuse patterns associated with cocaine, methamphetamine, marijuana, heroin, MDMA, pharmaceutical drugs, and other dangerous drugs. -- National Drug Intelligence Center http://www.justice.gov/ndic/pubs25/25921/25921p.pdf Mon, 04 Jun 2007 11:20:11 CST http://www.justice.gov/ndic/pubs25/25921/25921p.pdf 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 http://oas.samhsa.gov/2k7/meth/meth.pdf Fri, 13 Apr 2007 08:02:06 CST http://oas.samhsa.gov/2k7/meth/meth.pdf 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 http://ipath.gu.org/documents/A0/Meth_Child_Welfare_Final_cover.pdf Mon, 26 Mar 2007 13:27:25 CST http://ipath.gu.org/documents/A0/Meth_Child_Welfare_Final_cover.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://ruralcommittee.hrsa.gov/NAC07Report.htm#SubstanceAbuse Mon, 19 Mar 2007 10:38:01 CST http://ruralcommittee.hrsa.gov/NAC07Report.htm#SubstanceAbuse Established to explore the unique characteristics of rural crime and deviance. Includes research and evaluation of various aspects related to criminal justice. http://warp6.cs.misu.nodak.edu/rcjc/index.shtml Thu, 01 Feb 2007 11:38:14 CST http://warp6.cs.misu.nodak.edu/rcjc/index.shtml Archive of September 26, 2006 webcast. Covered the methamphetamine epidemic, the role of public health and safety professionals on their involvement at local and state levels, showcased coalitions and networks, and resources for additional education, training and programming. -- Maternal and Child Health Bureau http://www.mchcom.com/archivedWebcastDetailNewInterface.asp?aeid=400 Thu, 11 Jan 2007 00:00:00 CST http://www.mchcom.com/archivedWebcastDetailNewInterface.asp?aeid=400 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 http://www.oas.samhsa.gov/2k6/stateMeth/stateMeth.pdf Wed, 06 Dec 2006 00:00:00 CST http://www.oas.samhsa.gov/2k6/stateMeth/stateMeth.pdf 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 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://oas.samhsa.gov/2k6/methRuralTX/methRuralTX.pdf Mon, 02 Oct 2006 00:00:00 CST http://oas.samhsa.gov/2k6/methRuralTX/methRuralTX.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, recommendations for programs and policies, and rural and urban data. -- Carsey Institute http://www.carseyinstitute.unh.edu/documents/SubstanceAbuse_FinalPDF.pdf Mon, 31 Jul 2006 00:00:00 CST http://www.carseyinstitute.unh.edu/documents/SubstanceAbuse_FinalPDF.pdf Discusses the idea that treatment for meth addiction is much more difficult and takes much longer than treatment for addiction to other drugs. Discusses a Washington State Department of Social and Health Services study which examines meth users and treatment. -- National Conference of State Legislatures http://www.ncsl.org/programs/health/shn/2006/gs469.htm Wed, 14 Jun 2006 00:00:00 CST http://www.ncsl.org/programs/health/shn/2006/gs469.htm 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/factsheets18.pdf Thu, 25 May 2006 00:00:00 CST http://www.indiana.edu/~aids/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 Institutes of Health http://www.monitoringthefuture.org/pubs/monographs/overview2007.pdf Tue, 23 May 2006 00:00:00 CST http://www.monitoringthefuture.org/pubs/monographs/overview2007.pdf