New Anti-Meth Campaign Aims To Reach Young Adults

The Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) recently launched the new 2009 Anti-Meth Campaign focusing on preventing methamphetamine use—and raising awareness about treatment and recovery—among young adults.

The 2009 Anti-Meth Campaign's TV, billboard, radio, print, and online ads will run through November in states with high methamphetamine use rates, as well as a small group of Midwest states with high levels of reported meth lab seizures, according to national data. These 16 states are Alaska, Washington, Oregon, Nevada, Wyoming, Arizona, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Missouri, Iowa, Minnesota, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, and Nebraska.

The new ads will be available as free, downloadable public service announcements (PSAs) for organizations in all states to use starting in early 2010.

Find Resources To Support Your Local Prevention Efforts

Preventing Meth Use in Your Community

This handbook offers strategies for coalitions to use in preventing meth use and spreading the word that meth treatment works. The publication contains the tools necessary to create a localized community action and media campaign and highlights best practices in meth abuse prevention.

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Free Public Service Announcements

There are a wide variety of anti-meth PSAs available including prevention-focused ads, treatment/recovery-focused messages, Spanish-language ads, and American Indian/Alaska Native-targeted ads. Many of the anti-meth advertisements are available for customization/localization.

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Tips for Teens: Methamphetamine

This brochure provides facts and dispels myths about methamphetamine use. Information is provided on long-term and short-term effects, physical and psychological risks, and legal implications.