UCAM United Communities Against Meth Amanda Kunze Sabrina

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

UCAM n 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. n 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. n 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.

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Information About Meth n n n 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) n

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.

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

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Interventions n Updating UCAM Website n n Made preparations for webcast of UCAM 5 forum n n n v http: //www. ucameth. com/ The 5 th 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

You. Tube Video n http: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=ke. Vv 5 CP V_hs

References n n http: //www. usdoj. gov/ndic/pubs 26/26594/index. htm http: //www. drug-statistics. com/meth. htm www. oregondec. org/Oregon. Meth. Lab. Stats. 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/