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methamphetamine Resources for Parents

MPRC Fact Sheet: Methamphetamine

This fact sheet provides basic information regarding Methamphetamine.  Updated March, 2012.

The Partnership for a Drug-Free America 2008 PSAs

Video Rental--Not for Purchase

This disc contains eleven English PSAs and five Spanish PSAs.  Each clip ranges in length between 20 and 30 seconds.  The topics covered included methamphetamine, youth, and parenting.

2008, DVD

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The Partnership for a Drug-Free America 2009 PSAs

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This disc contains 19 English PSAs and seven Spanish PSAs.  Each PSA ranges in length between 15 and 30 seconds.  The PSAs focus on parenting resource messages, youth, steroids, and methamphetamine.

2009, DVD

Video rentals are subject to availability.  To check on current video availability please call 763.712.7634

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Meth Big Time Drug in Small Town America Volume I

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This DVD follows the life of two meth users who struggle with childhood trauma.

2005, DVD, 18:10 minutes

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Program Sharing 2011

October 27, 2011 - October 28, 2011

Program Sharing is Minnesota's premier conference showcasing effective prevention programs, practices and strategies around the issues of alcohol, tobacco, other drugs and related violence (ATOD).

Crystal Methamphetamine Fast Facts

Crystal Methamphetamine Fast Facts

This fact sheet provides answers to some common questions about crystal meth.  Questions include: what is crystal methamphetamine, how is it abused, who uses crystal methamphetamine, what are the risks, what is it called, and is crack cocaine illegal.  A list of street terms is also included (June 2003).

New CASA Report Finds Adolescent Substance Use at Epidemic Levels

June 29, 2011

CASA’s new national study declares teen smoking, drinking, misusing prescription drugs and using illegal drugs a public health problem of epidemic proportions.

Nearly Three-Quarters of Adult Males Arrested in Minneapolis Test Postive for Illegal Drugs At Time of Arrest

June 15, 2011

Today, Gil Kerlikowske, Director of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) released the 2010 Arrestee Drug Abuse Monitoring Annual Report (ADAM II).  The 2010 report reveals that nearly three-quarters (71 percent) of adult males arrested for crimes ranging from misdemeanors to felonies in Minneapolis tested positive for at least one drug, illustrating the link between drug use and crime and highlighting the importance of Obama Administration drug policies designed to break the cycle of drug use, arrest, incarceration, release, and re-arrest.

How Many Americans Experienced Mental Illness in the Past Year?

Recent data from SAMHSA indicate that 45.1 million adults (19.9 percent) in the United States had mental illness in the past year.  Of those, nearly 20 percent of adults (8.9 million) also had a substance use disorder.  This two-page article examines substance use disorders, suicidal ideation, and mental health statistics on youth.

NIDA InfoFacts: Understanding Drug Abuse and Addiction

Many people do not understand why or how other people become addicted to drugs. It can be wrongfully assumed that drug abusers lack moral principles or willpower and that they could stop using drugs simply by choosing to change their behavior. In reality, drug addiction is a complex disease, and quitting takes more than good intentions

Commonly Abused Drugs Card

This easy-to-read chart outlines alcohol and other drugs  and provides information on the health risks associated with their use/abuse.

Maximum order quantity limited to 50.

Download an electronic version for free (PDF).

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Drugs, Brains, and Behavior - The Science of Addiction

Many people today do not understand why individuals become addicted to drugs or how drugs change the brain to foster compulsive drug abuse. This booklet aims to fill that knowledge gap by providing scientific information about the disease of drug addiction, including the many harmful consequences of drug abuse and the basic approaches that have been developed to prevent and treat the disease.

An electronic version is available in both English and Spanish for free to download.

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Mind Over Matter

Eight booklets come in one packet.  The booklets are about hallucinogens, inhalants, marijuana, meth, nicotine, opiates, steroids, and stimulants.

You can also access these materials online.  Visit the Mind over Matter Website.

Maximum order quantity limited to 50.

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NIDA Research Report Methamphetamine

This eight page resource report provides a more detailed look at the latest research findings. For a general audience.

NIDA InfoFacts

NIDA InfoFacts: Methamphetamine

This four page fact sheet provides a summary of research findings on methamphetamine for a general audience.

Social Networking

New Resource Helps Coalitions Utilize Social Media

March 3, 2011

Is your coalition looking for new ways to incorporate social media strategies into its communication plan? Are you having trouble identifying the importance of tweets, tags and texts? If so, CADCA's National Coalition Institute is proud to help you navigate the digital divide through its new web-based primer, "Social Media For Coalitions."