Pubdate: Mon, 26 Jan 2009 Source: Casper Star-Tribune (WY) Copyright: 2009 Lee Enterprises Contact: http://www.trib.com/ Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/765 Author: Bill McDowell Referenced: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v09.n017.a06.html and http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v09.n032.a02.html METH PROJECT REALL WORKS Editor: I wanted to echo the Tribune's positive portrayal of the progress our community has made in the fight against meth in its coverage of the 6th Annual Wyoming Methamphetamine and Substance Abuse Conference ("Wyo Meth Project uses graphic images to show horrors of meth," Jan. 7). The launch of the Wyoming Meth Project -- which serves as the key prevention arm of our meth initiative -- shows just how far we've come since we came together to form the Casper Meth Initiative (CMI). Today, we have a successful model that other Wyoming communities who are just beginning to tackle meth can use as a guide. The graphic advertising seen around Wyoming, along with the community outreach and education programs the CMI has initiated, are changing people's attitudes about meth and educating them about how dangerous this drug truly is. Because of our action, we are seeing progress in the fight against meth in Wyoming. It is time to redouble our effort, have people young and old get involved and communities take action. Meth prevention and education can work to finish the job in Wyoming. Bill McDowell Casper Chairman, Wyoming Meth Project - --- MAP posted-by: Larry Seguin