Meth Addiction Destroys Lives

People found guilty of a crime, where it has been shown that the crime was in some way influenced by their meth addiction, should be legally required to spend at minimum 12 months in rehabilitation. Effective meth rehabilitation takes a minimum of 12 months to reduce relapse, and 92% of people who try meth get addicted the first time they use it. Meth is a very dangerous and addictive substance that requires long term professional help to break the addiction.
Methamphetamines are synthetic amphetamines or other stimulants that are stimulate the central nervous system, and are extremely addictive. After the effects of meth wear off, it can cause very serious withdrawal symptom that are very severe. These withdrawal symptoms last longer and are more intense than cocaine and other forms of speed.
There are many serious long term health effects of Meth use including: tooth decay, fatal kidney and lug disorders, brain damage, depression, hallucinations, permanent psychological problems, insomnia, malnutrition, liver damage, stroke, and many more including death. Meth is a very destructive force in the lives many residents of Adair County as well countless others across America.
Preferred Family HealthCare is sponsoring the first semi-annual Health Fair on the Square, Saturday September 21, 2006. It will be held on the Kirksville city square and will go from noon to 5pm. There will be games to play to improve your health knowledge and raise awareness about dealing with local health issues, with substance abuse prevention (Meth included) as the main topic.
Meth is a problem that is extremely prevalent in Adair County. Preferred Family Healthcare is a great place to receive treatment for almost all substance abuse problems. The Adair Meth Coalition meetings can help community members take major control of the situation and show that we want to help eliminate this problem and get help to the individuals who are currently addicted.