Meth Project Launches in Colorado

The Colorado Meth Project http://www.coloradomethproject.org today launched an integrated statewide methamphetamine prevention campaign, designed to significantly reduce Meth use—one of the state’s leading public health and law enforcement issues. Governor Bill Ritter, Attorney General John Suthers, and Kent MacLennan, Executive Director of the Colorado Meth Project, unveiled the program, supported by law enforcement officials, community leaders, and students.

Colorado currently ranks #8 in the country for Meth use and it is estimated the drug costs the state $1.4 billion annually, including more than $73,000 per dependent user. It is among the top six states for identity theft, largely due to Meth use, and 70% of Colorado counties report increased foster care placements due to Meth.

Colorado is the sixth state to adopt the Meth Project, following Montana in 2005, Arizona in 2006, Idaho and Wyoming in 2007, and Illinois in 2008. Additional programs are expected to launch in the coming months. To learn more about the Colorado Meth Project, please visit their website at http://www.coloradomethproject.org.

Thanks for your ongoing support,

Jenny Hildebrand

Marketing Manager

The Meth Project

PO Box 240

Palo Alto, CA 94301

http://www.methproject.org