Pubdate: Fri, 13 Feb 2009
Source: Olney Daily Mail (IL)
Copyright: 2009, Olney Daily Mail
Contact:  http://www.olneydailymail.com/
Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/3337
Author: Bea Gardner

METH PROJECT TAKING CORRECT COURSE

The Olney Daily Mail's recent coverage of the Illinois Meth Project 
shows that the Project has already been successful in changing teens' 
attitudes about the dangers of methamphetamine. This prevention 
program works because it focuses on reducing meth use through 
advertising and community outreach. It is educating our youth about 
just how dangerous and destructive meth is, not only to the user, but 
also to families, friends and communities.

Meth is everyone's problem - substance abuse is present somewhere 
close to you - your neighborhood, your workplace, your family. 
Thankfully, the Illinois Meth Project recently expanded its media 
campaign into Richland County this January.

Prevention programs, like the Illinois Meth Project, are critical in 
targeting the root of this problem. Prevention works because you are 
giving people the information and skills they need to make positive 
and safe lifestyle choices. It's that simple.

While local law enforcement tell me the number of meth lab busts have 
gone down, arrests for pre-cursors and possession have not. As a drug 
prevention specialist with the PALS Task Force, I know that a 
proactive approach like the Illinois Meth Project is the best method 
of community education.

Bea Gardner, B.A.

Richland County Prevention Specialist

PALS Task Force Coalition, Inc.
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