Sheriff Michael E. Brooks, Lake Winnebago Area Meg Unit and the Community Programs Division of the Sheriff's Office in partnership with the National Crime Prevention Council announces a new Methamphetamine web resource site.

The National Crime Prevention Council states, "In the fight against methamphetamine, individuals and communities need all the resources they can get.  The production and use of methamphetamine results in health risks and environmental hazards, threatens the safety of communities, and often places children in grave danger".  Putting the meth problem in a national perspective, Office of National Drug Control Policy Director John Walters said "The methamphetamine challenge has touched communities across this nation differently, but its devastating consequences are borne by all Americans".  In response to this challenge, the Bush administration launched www.methresources.gov a comprehensive site that brings together information and resources available to communities on the topic of methamphetamine.  The site serves as a tool for policymakers, law enforcement officials, treatment officials, treatment and prevention professionals, businesses and retailers and anti-drug leaders.

Among the features of the site is the DiscussMeth listserv, which promotes and encourages the exchange of information ideas, and support to communities experiencing the devastating effects of methamphetamine production and use. 

For further information, contact:

Community Programs Coordinator Erica Geschrei

of the Winnebago County Sheriff's Office

at (920) 236-7309 or (920) 727-2888 ext 7309