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What is MAPP-SD?
History of MAPP-SD
MAPP-SD Unique Events
Upcoming Events and
Training
Meth in the News
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MAPP-SD develops and provides a variety of training and educational
opportunities to reach individuals, communities, businesses and groups
across South Dakota.
In 2005, MAPP-SD
staff presented educational information on Meth to 12,325 people in South
Dakota, in increase of about 13% over the number of people reached with
awareness and prevention presentations in 2004.
Presentations in
2005 included DEC (Drug Endangered Children) training sessions, awareness
information on signs & symptoms of Meth use, Meth lab awareness and
dangers, Ditch Walk safety, First Responders’ safety training, Meth lab
cleanup information, METH ALERT© information for retailers, and more.
Groups receiving
training and awareness presentations have included teachers and other
school staff, bus drivers, daycare providers, social service agency staff,
realtors, property managers, human resource managers, first responders,
EMTs, law enforcement, dentists, pharmacists and pharmacy technicians,
medical professionals, retail store managers and staff, tribal councils,
utility workers, parents, community service groups, Neighborhood Watch
groups, foster parents, and many others.
As of the end of
December 2005, MAPP-SD is providing support to 35 South Dakota counties in
their Meth prevention efforts.
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