The South Florida Methamphetamine
Task Group, a subcommittee/task group of the BCCSA was formed
in May of 2003 to address the growing problem of Methamphetamine
in South Florida. The subcommittee/task group membership
consists of over 60 concerned professionals and lay people
from Dade, Broward and Palm Beach Counties. They represent
law enforcement, health, mental health, substance abuse,
education, and the faith community. The subcommittee has
held regular meetings with an average attendance of some
12 to 15 at each meeting.
The committee/task group has discussed the determining factors
contributing to the problem and has developed a strategic
plan to address the issues. One of the primary goals of the
task group is to raise community awareness of the growing
methamphetamine problem, educate the community about this
dangerous drug, and to have an impact in decreasing the proliferation
of this drug. The task group since its inception has been
involved in a number of initiatives - Community Alert Meetings
in Ft. Lauderdale , Miami and Palm Beach, Social Marketing,
Internet Outreach, Research, Training/Workshops, Consultation/Collaboration
with other areas of the US dealing with this issue, and the
Meth Watch Campaign.
South
Florida Community Alert Meeting Methamphetamine Presentation
(This is a 4 meg Powerpoint Presentation)
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