Pubdate: Sat, 20 Aug 2005 Source: Hartford Courant (CT) Section: West Central Edition, Pg B3 Copyright: 2005 The Hartford Courant Contact: http://www.courant.com/ Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/183 Bookmark: http://www.mapinc.org/meth.htm (Methamphetamine) STATE PROMOTING PHONE LINE FOR DRUG ABUSE VICTIMS Amid mounting state and national attention on methamphetamine abuse, Gov. M. Jodi Rell and the state agency overseeing drug treatment are promoting a 2-1-1 information line for victims of substance abuse. Rell and the state Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services on Friday urged residents to call the line if they are in need of treatment for abuse of methamphetamine, heroin, cocaine, marijuana, or other harmful drugs. Rell said the June 8 raid on two methamphetamine labs in East Hampton has focused attention on the dangers of the addictive stimulant and the need for prevention, treatment and interdiction. "The meth labs indicate that there is demand for this drug," Rell said. "What we are trying to do is heighten awareness among Connecticut residents that effective treatment is available," she said. "We want people to know that help is just a phone call away." - --- MAP posted-by: Beth