Stopping Meth Use
Just because the data is scary does not mean powerful strategies cannot be used in our community to take a difference. Working together, in a Meth Free Allience, we can stop this problem with powerful, proven strategies. Meth stops with us, by our actions, large and small, individual and groups.
Here are examples:
- Simple proven practices could dramatically help reduce the negative symptoms of all young children and school age children exposed to meth-if we use them. Meth stops with us.
- Simple proven practices reported by the US Surgeon General used with elementary school students can cut stimulant drug (e.g.,meth) addiction years later-if we use them-meth stops with us.
- Simple proven practices can help get teens, who are experimenting to stop or cut back-if we use these practices. Meth stops with us.
- Simple proven practices exist to get people into treatment sooner for methamphetamine addiction-if we use these practices. Meth stops with us.
- Simple proven practices, proven by the National Institutes of Health, can dramatically improve treatment and recovery-if we use them. Meth stops with us.
- Simple proven practices can help employers and neighborhoods reduce the negative impact of this terrible problem-if we use them. Meth stops with us.
Signs of Meth Labs
- Lots of traffic, people stopping at house for only a few minutes, day and night.
- Small items stolen from many neighborhood yards.
- Residents secretive and don't try to get to know neighbors.
- Unusual, strong odors, similar to cat urine, ammonia and fingernail polish remover
- Residence's windows blacked out
- Renters who pay their landlords in cash
- Excessive trash on property, including large amounts of such items as antifreeze containers, lantern fuel cans, red chemically stained coffee filters, drain cleaner and duct tape.
- Unusual amounts of clear glass containers brought into the home
- Unusual smoking habits such as constantly smoking outside avoiding flammable chemicals.
Community Action
If you know or suspect any crime related activity in your neighborhood, immediately dial 911. If you would like to learn more about meth or other forms of drug prevention, please click on the links below for more information on how to make your community meth free.
It is also encouraged that you write letters to your Arizona State Legislator regarding problems in your community and possible solutions for crime related activity such as the use of methamphetamine.
Federal Links
Drug Enforcement Administration: www.justthinktwice.com
White House Office of National Drug Control Policy: Click Here
A document detailing the drug trade in Tucson.
U.S. Department of Justice: www.usdoj.gov/dea/concern/amphetamines.html
Statistics from the federal Substance Abuse & Mental Health Treatment Administration: Click Here
Arizona/Tucson Links
Arizona Attorney General's Office: www.azag.gov/DEC
Arizona State Legislator: www.azleg.state.az.us
City of South Tucson Police Department: http://www.ci.tucson.az.us/sotucson.html
Pima County Sheriff’s Office: www.pimasheriff.org
Tucson Police Department: www.ci.tucson.az.us/police
Other Meth Related Sites
These sites offer information and opportunities for people wanting to get off meth and for those concerned about meth abuse:
