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UCAM United Communities Against Meth

UCAM United Communities Against Meth. Amanda Kunze Sabrina Freed David Green Tim Minks. UCAM.

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UCAM United Communities Against Meth

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  1. UCAMUnited Communities Against Meth Amanda Kunze Sabrina Freed David Green Tim Minks

  2. UCAM • United Communities Against Meth (UCAM) is a joint effort between Western Oregon University and the Monmouth/Independence YMCA to fight meth abuse in the communities of Monmouth, Independence, and Dallas, Oregon. Consolidating information and finding resources for Polk County, Oregon citizens is essential. • Paul Pfinister is the community partner who has dedicated his time and energy into UCAM and contributed greatly to the development and continuation of the program. • The aim of the UCAM project is to raise awareness and provide resources for residents in Polk County, Oregon to help ameliorate the methamphetamine problem.

  3. Polk County

  4. Information About Meth • Methamphetamines (meth) are stimulants. • They increase heart rate, blood pressure, and body temperature. • The maximum level of dopamine produced naturally in the brain is ~200 units, close to the amount produced by the intake of cocaine ~350. • Meth produces over four-times that of cocaine ~1250 units. • Street names for meth include: • Chalk, glass, speed, and crystal (Meth can be inhaled, injected, smoked or taken orally)

  5. National Statistics • Methamphetamine use has stabilized nationally since 2002. • Domestic production of methamphetamine has decreased dramatically since 2004. • Mexico is now the primary source of methamphetamine to U.S. drug markets.

  6. National Stats. continuedNational Drug Threat Survey 2007 greatest drug threat by OCDETF region.

  7. Oregon Statistics

  8. Interventions • Updating UCAM Website • http://www.ucameth.com/ • Made preparations for webcast of UCAM 5 forum • The 5th Forum for UCAM, “Meth the Next Step” • University Contacts • Newspaper Contacts • Operation T-shirt • Grant Proposal • Connect with possible emergency shelters and foster care facilities

  9. YouTube Video • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=keVv5CPV_hs

  10. References • http://www.usdoj.gov/ndic/pubs26/26594/index.htm • http://www.drug-statistics.com/meth.htm • www.oregondec.org/OregonMethLabStats.pdf • (February 14, 2006). How Meth destroys the body. Retrieved January 17, 2009, from Frontline: The Meth Epidemic Web site: http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/meth/body/

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