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| November
30, 2006 |
Governor
Kulongoski reflects on "Meth Awareness Day"
‘This is a time to focus on treatment and prevention issues’
the Governor says.
Salem, Ore.—Oregon Governor Ted Kulongoski and the federal
government today issued individual proclamations declaring November
30, 2006 to be “National Methamphetamine Awareness Day.”
“Everyone should take a moment to think about the lives lost
to meth, and the personal tragedies this drug has inflicted on
families throughout Oregon,” the Governor said. “We’ve
come a long way to reduce the amount of methamphetamine produced
in our state, but we must strive to eliminate this drug completely.
The secret is awareness that can result in better prevention and
treatment.”
Representatives from the Governor’s office, U.S. Senator
Ron Wyden, U.S. Attorney Karin Immergut and members of the Oregon
Narcotics Enforcement and Governor’s Meth Task Force will
gather today at the Federal Courthouse in Portland to observe
Meth Awareness Day, and to commemorate the state and federal proclamation.
In August, the Governor, his Meth Task Force and the non-profit
group Oregon Partnership introduced a series of statewide training
sessions that featured an anti-methamphetamine tool kit: “Target
Meth: Helping You to Reduce Drug Use in Your Community.”
More than 800 toolkits have been distributed throughout Oregon
to help communities fight trafficking and use of the drug. The
toolkit features information about the impacts of methamphetamine
on communities and individuals, and describes how citizens
can mobilize to prevent its manufacture and use.
“The toolkits have helped us enlist our most effective assets
in this effort—our people,” the Governor said.
“We have mobilized our communities and we have worked hard
to combat the devastating effects of meth. With a stronger
commitment and more intensive effort, we can win this battle.”
To receive a copy of the proclamation, call the Governor’s
office (503.378.5040).
Contact:
Lonn Hoklin: 503.378.6169
Charlie Burr: 503.378.6496
Kristina Edmunson: 503.378.5040
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