“Me Not Meth”

“Me Not Meth” – In collaboration with California Alcohol and Drug Programs, Edelman launched a public education campaign to address methamphetamine use across the state. After measuring audience awareness and understanding through surveys and audits of meth-related chat rooms and focus groups, we utilized a grassroots approach and targeted on-and-offline, gay and bisexual, and entertainment media to reach our target populations. The result: 40% of respondents mentioned this campaign as the main message they heard about meth in 2008. Hear more about this effort from Jackie Quintanilla, Vice President, Health.

Local police fight war on meth

Filed under: methamphetamine use

Stout suspects these labs, which use plastic soda bottles and a small amount of pseudoephedrine (found in cold medicine), are used to produce smaller amounts of meth for personal use. The process is fast, highly mobile and produces little waste or …
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'Take a Stand Against Meth' winners

Filed under: methamphetamine use

To compete in the contest, teens across the state created and entered paintings, drawings, and photographs, expressing their thoughts about meth use and discouraging others from trying this highly addictive drug. A total of 61 entries were created by …
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Police arrest two, seize 000 worth of meth

Filed under: methamphetamine use

The team will focus on meth this year, Christiansen said. The previous Rock County meth arrest was in April in the town of Beloit. A long-time resident was accused of manufacturing methamphetamine for personal use. Charges were dismissed in December …
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