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Did you know?
... According to a recent report "Violence and Rural Teens: Teen Violence, Drug Use, and School-Based Prevention Services in Rural America," the proportion of rural teens who reported ever using crystal meth (15.5%) was almost double the proportion of urban (8.8%) and suburban teens (9.5%).
... In 2004, Lewis County ranked 10th in the state for the number of meth incidents reported per capita to the Department of Ecology.
... Meth-using parents have helped drive a 62% increase in the foster care population over the past decade. In Washington, fewer than 30% of meth-addicted parents regain custody of their children.
"Get the Meth Out of East County" is the East Lewis County Chamber's initiative to deal with the Meth problem in our region. We are addressing the meth problem proactively through collaboration and education, with the intention to develop and implement solutions. This webpage includes links to additional information, resources, events, and activities, and reports on the Chamber's efforts.
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Chamber's
Meth Working Group
A five-phase process of education, action, and implementation
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Meth-related Training & Events in Lewis County
- Meth Working Group meets 5:30 pm before Chamber meetings on February 16 and March 16 at Morton High School Lecture Room. Be a part of the solution!
- Chamber Executive Director Paul Stewart is now trained in the Washington Meth Watch program and will be holding community meetings to explain this program and solicit more volunteers for the Chamber's Meth Working Group. If you'd like to have Mr. Stewart come and speak to your organization, school, or business, please e-mail.
PAST EVENTS:
- Meth Working Group, Phase II Meeting, Thurs., Jan 19, 2006, 6:30 pm; Morton High School. Guest speakers will be Michael Golden, Senior Deputy Prosecuting Attorney for Lewis County, and Susan York, Founder and Executive Director of Lead on America. Ms. York recently appeared on ABC's Good Morning America. After Rolling Stone magazine declared the tiny community of Granite Falls, Washington, the “meth capital” of America, local elected officials took notice of Lead on America's efforts and modeled them across the county. Since the inception of Lead On America, the number of drug homes in Snohomish County has declined.
- Lewis County Meth Summit, Sat., Jan 21, 2006, 8:30-4 pm, Bethel Church, Napavine. Click here for details.
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McKenna bill strikes at meth problem, by Erik Olson, The Chronicle, Jan. 17, 2006
A plan to stiffen penalties for meth crimes, by Karen Johnson, The Seattle Times, Jan. 17, 2006
State Officials Reload In Battle Against Meth, KOMO-TV, Jan. 16, 2006
Driving drugged: a growing problem, by Sharyn L. Decker, The Chronicle, Jan. 14, 2006
Cold-remedy registry cuts meth trade, Oregon authorities say, The Associated Press (in Seattle P-I), Jan. 9, 2006
Group promotes anti-meth project, by Sharyn L. Decker, The Chronicle, Jan. 5, 2006
'Don't Meth With Me', by Michelle Esteban, KOMO-TV, Oct. 7, 2005
White House urged to escalate meth fight, by Brad Knickerbocker, The Christian Science Monitor, Oct. 3, 2005 (on SeattleTimes.com)
Starting Saturday, Pseudoephedrine Goes Behind The Counter, by Michelle Esteban, KOMO-TV News, Sept. 30, 2005
Father sought after child ingests meth, by Sharyn L. Decker, The Chronicle, Sept. 29, 2005
Residents, local leaders consider new ways to fight meth, by Sharyn L. Decker, The Chronicle, Sept. 16, 2005
State Attorney General Takes Aim At Meth, by KOMO-TV Staff & News Services, May 10, 2005
Hotels hotbeds for meth cooks, by Kimberly Hefling, Associated Press, April 19, 2004 (on Cincinnati.com)
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DEA's Meth "Magazine" for Teens
Lewis County Needs Assessment: Crime & Safety Issues (PDF)
Lewis County Needs Assessment: Crime & Safety Indicators (PDF)
Meth & Tourism (PDF format)
East County Meth Working Group (PDF format)
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If you are interested in being a part of the Chamber’s Working Group, or if you have resources to suggest for this page, please contact Paul Stewart, Executive Director, ELCCC
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State Meth Hotline: 1-888-609-6384
WA State Dept of Health: 360-236-3381
If you suspect Methamphetamine Manufacturing call: 1-888-609-6384
If you need help or information about Meth, Call the Alcohol/Drug Helpline: 1-800-562-1240
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