CRYSTAL METHCRYSTAL METH

The Siege is Upon US!

The Country

"More than 12 million Americans have tried methamphetamine, and 1.5 million are regular users. A new generation of 'Meth Babies' is choking the foster-care system in many states."- David J. Jefferson, "America's Most Dangerous Drug" Newsweek August 8, 2005

The StateThe State

“Gordon County is 4th in the state in meth sentencing since 1999” 2005 Meth Summit.

Our Home - Gordon CountyOur Home - Gordon County

• 75% to 80% of crimes are related to meth. • The Gordon County jail population has

been as high as 300 in a jail designed for 104.

• Most burglaries are by meth users; they trade or sell what they steal to buy

and make more drugs.

Our Home - Gordon CountyOur Home - Gordon County

• 70% of ongoing DFCS cases and 90% of placement issues result from drugs—mostly meth.

• More and more grandparents are taking care of their grandchildren due to drug abuse - mostly meth.

2004 Gordon County Student Survey2004 Gordon County Student Survey2245 total Students in Grades 62245 total Students in Grades 6thth – 12 – 12thth

6% admitted using crystal meth

(14% is a more likely number)

Survey by Gordon County Drug Task Force

““Parents that started out being good, Parents that started out being good, once on meth, start neglecting, once on meth, start neglecting,

abusing, and losing their children.”abusing, and losing their children.”Dottie Jarrett, DFCS

“We are a “Drugs Don’t Work” business. We have hired rehabilitated individuals who desire to build a better life and are doing so!”

Randall FoxFox Systems

“America is the land of second chances. When the gates of the prison open, the path ahead should lead to a better life”

President George Bush 2004 State of the Union Address

““Meth is effecting every service that Meth is effecting every service that we offer. It is a scary reality”we offer. It is a scary reality” Judy Howerton, G.C. Health Department..

““CAM has been a driving force – CAM has been a driving force – encouraging progress toward the encouraging progress toward the establishment of a drug court in establishment of a drug court in

Gordon County.”Gordon County.” Scott Smith, Superior Court Judge

“Ten year drug court study of second oldest drug court in US (Oregon) shows significantly reduced recidivism for drug court participants...”

NPC Research/US Department of Justice/National Association of Drug Court Professionals -August

2007

“CAM played an important role in this year’s Red Ribbon Week. Local business is learning about the meth epidemic and how to deal with it thanks to CAM.”Shawn Mashburn, Chamber of Commerce

“As a former meth addict, I am so thankful to have an organization such as CAM working to prevent others from suffering the pains I endured. I thank God for giving me a new life.”

Patches

““There is strength in numbers - There is strength in numbers - CAM and Families Anonymous are CAM and Families Anonymous are instrumental in recovery locally”.instrumental in recovery locally”.Nancy Weaver, Founding member of CAM

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EDUCATION

PREVENTION

RESTORING FAMILIES

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COLLABORATION & SUPPORT

PUBLIC FORUMS

RESTORING COMMUNITIES

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Raven’s Story

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