Methamphetamine and Pregnancy

January 21, 2009

If methamphetamines are used during pregnancy, babies tend to be:

asocial
incapable of bonding
have tremors
have birth defects
cry for 24 hours without stopping

There is also an increased risk of child abuse and neglect of children born to parents who use methamphetamines.

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Prevention/Education

Education is the key to methamphetamine addiction prevention. It is the belief of the Meth Alliance that meth can be educated out of our community. Through billboards, tv shows, literature, and presentations, the anti-meth message can spread to anyone. We are available to do meth presentaions at school, churches, civic groups, and community groups

Legislation

Current drug laws need to allow for the ravages and evils of methamphetamine. The Meth Alliance is working on getting numerous things passed though state/local legislature. These measures can include court ordered classes, treatment, and even a family drug court.

Treatment

The Meth Alliance also seeks to help those who have already been affected by methamphetamine. We are constantly seeking new areas and methods of treatment for meth addiction.