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Meth Action Coalition

Working to Stop the METH Epidemic in Deschutes County, Oregon

 

Meth: Not Even Once

MAC's mission is to eliminate the use, sale and manufacturing of meth in Central Oregon in partnership with law enforcement, treatment and prevention professionals.

According to the World Health Organization, methamphetamine is second only to marijuana as the most widely abused illicit drug in the world, and it is the the most prevalent synthetic drug manufactured in the United States.

Welcome to the Meth Action Coalition

The Meth Action Coalition (MAC) is a grassroots organization in Central Oregon comprised of local citizens, business professionals and government agencies who have come together to fight the scourge of meth in our community. The Coalition grew out of a very successful Meth Summit, held at St. Charles Medical Center in November 2003, and was strengthened by subsequent summits in June 2005 and June 2007 (nearly 400 people attended each session).

Since the Coalition's inception, great strides have been made in the fight against meth. Through the efforts of law enforcement, treatment providers and prevention educators, meth use has declined in Deschutes County. The battle is not over, however. Meth is still in circulation and continues to destroy individual lives, families, and endanger the community. Over 90% of Oregon law enforcement agencies indicate that Meth continues to be the greatest drug threat to their jurisdictions.

The Meth Action Coalition is helping decrease Meth use through prevention and awareness education in Deschutes County schools. In 2009, we gave our Meth 101 presentation to over 4,000 students – and they’re listening.

We appreciate your generous contribution to help us continue our work in educating young people about this horrible drug that has literally ruined the lives of many.