The Lancaster Police Department focuses on Anti-Meth Campaign
- By Staff Writer
- Published 09/21/2009
- Community
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LANCASTER- The 2009 Anti-Meth Campaign, which launched in September 2009, focuses on preventing methamphetamine use – and raising awareness about treatment and recovery. The target audience for this campaign is young adults ages 18 to 34, as well as family and friends of someone who may be using meth. This young adult target was specifically chosen because methamphetamine initiation and usage rates are highest in this age group nationwide.
Methamphetamine, or meth, also goes by the street names crank, chalk, crystal, ice and glass. Meth abuse is associated with criminal, violent and negligent behaviors. Unfortunately, children are often those most at risk when there’s a meth user or maker in the home or neighborhood. Ask any police officer, emergency room doctor, social worker or substance abuse professional.
They’ll confirm the path of destruction meth leaves as it ravages towns and cities. The communities damaged by meth are fighting back and making progress—and with the right information, you can help keep meth from becoming a curse for your family and community. For additional information or volunteer opportunities with the Crime Victims Assistance Division, contact Nakeya Fincher at 972-218-2751 or nfincher@lancaster-tx.com.
Methamphetamine, or meth, also goes by the street names crank, chalk, crystal, ice and glass. Meth abuse is associated with criminal, violent and negligent behaviors. Unfortunately, children are often those most at risk when there’s a meth user or maker in the home or neighborhood. Ask any police officer, emergency room doctor, social worker or substance abuse professional.
They’ll confirm the path of destruction meth leaves as it ravages towns and cities. The communities damaged by meth are fighting back and making progress—and with the right information, you can help keep meth from becoming a curse for your family and community. For additional information or volunteer opportunities with the Crime Victims Assistance Division, contact Nakeya Fincher at 972-218-2751 or nfincher@lancaster-tx.com.