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MAPP-SD, a project of Prairie View Prevention Services, Inc., is a comprehensive
Methamphetamine awareness and prevention project.
MAPP-SD is dedicated to:
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Increase
awareness of Meth and the problems associated with its use, manufacture and
distribution;
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Provide, at no cost, professional Meth awareness and prevention education to
groups and organizations on a community, regional and statewide level;
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Be a no-cost, ongoing resource for South Dakota citizens to deal with issues
rising from the manufacture, use and distribution of Meth.
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In the News |
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IHS Meth Treatment Program Opens
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Meth Takes a Toll on Indian
Reservations
For residents of Indian reservations in South Dakota and across the
nation, Meth adds to the already overwhelming strain on available housing
for families.
A New Menace
on the Rez
Newsweek examines the impact of Meth on Indian Reservations across the
country.
Meth Use At
'Crisis Level' On Reservations
KELO-Land News reports on efforts to
battle Meth use on South Dakota Indian reservations
NCAI Leaders, Lawmakers Vow to Conquer Indian Country’s
Meth Problem
Rosebud Tracks Meth Increase
Washington Tackles Meth in Indian
Country
Four members of the
Senate Indian Affairs Committee heard testimony from a number of tribal
members about the devastating impact of Meth in Indian Country. Some of
the items they heard include:
*A baby was born with a deformed pelvis and legs and no feet to a
14-year-old Meth user, the Arizona Republic reported.
*A Meth-addicted baby was born with legs that are numb and will likely
never be usable.
*About a month ago, a pregnant woman on Meth was arrested and gave birth
in jail to a premature baby, who died.
*Two years ago, a Meth-using mother killed her own little boy, saying
later that he was the "devil" and "possessed."
*In late 2005, a 9-year-old Meth user was admitted to the San Carlos
hospital with hallucinations and violent behavior. "
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