Drug Prevention News from the ONDCP

  A Drug Resource Guide - Updated for 2006
A Drug Resource Guide - Updated Fall 2005

Thurston County
 Meth Monster

Kitsap Meth Watch

Meth Watch Washington


Up to $5000 REWARD
Report Marijuana Growth
1-800-388-GROW

 

Search Mfiles:

STOP ILLEGAL DRUGS
1-866-END-HARM
(DSHS toll free, TTY Accessible)
To report a suspected meth lab:
1-888-609-METH (6384)

Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) details Washington state drug situation for 2008 in fact sheet

Want to know which illegal drugs are available and which ones are the most readily abused in Washington and other states? Check out the federal Drug Enforcement Agency's fact sheet. The fact sheet also lists key enforcement phone numbers, includes high level arrest information and contains other statistics on drug abuse and enforcement.
Meth addiction mechanism may explain why
cravings last so long, Science Daily says

An article in Science Daily that quotes research from the University of Washington and other institutions states that meth depresses important parts of the brain and can only be undone by using more meth. The study focused on brain activity in mice and how the mouse brain was effected over 10 days of meth use. A scientists says the study could impact how humans are treated.

Think marijuana is safe? Think again, says
director of National Institute on Drug Abuse

The use of marijuana can produce adverse physical, mental, emotional, and behavioral changes, and - contrary to popular belief - it can be addictive, according to Dr. Nora D. Volkow, director of the National Institute on Drug Abuse.  A report issued by NIDA states that marijuana smoke, like cigarette smoke, can harm the lungs. The use of marijuana can impair short-term memory, verbal skills, and judgmentand distort perception.

 
Northwest HIDTA Newsletters


HIDTA resource and educational tool allowing online users to make informed and accurate decisions when confronted with the issues surrounding illegal drugs.

HOME    Meth    Marijuana    Resources   Contact Us 

Educational Site Provided by
NW HIDTA Logo


Site maintained by the Office of Lieutenant Governor Brad Owen
State of Washington