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| June 9, 2009 |
| WASHINGTON, D.C. – Montana’s Congressman, Denny Rehberg today announced almost $2.5 million in funding for projects throughout the state, including $500,000 for the Montana Meth Project. The funding was included by the House Commerce, Justice and Science Subcommittee for Fiscal Year 2010. “We’ve got to do everything we can to prevent kids from experimenting with meth – not even once,” said Rehberg, a member of the House Appropriations Committee. “With these funds, The Montana Meth Project can continue to be a cornerstone in our state’s anti-drug campaign.” According to The Montana Meth Project, meth use among teens in Montana has dropped 45% since 2005, Meth related crime is down 53%, and 93% of teens now believe there is great risk in using meth. Additionally, the cost of meth use to the state of Montana has been reduced by $100 million since that time. Rehberg is a long-time supporter of the fight against meth abuse in Montana. In addition to supporting prevention efforts like The Montana Meth Project, he has introduced The Family Based Meth Treatment Access Act, which promotes family-based meth treatment – an approach which dramatically increases the effectiveness of long-term recovery, employment, and educational enrollment, while decreasing crime. “The Montana Meth Project is very grateful for the continued support of Congressman Rehberg in the fight against meth in Montana,” said Bill Slaughter, Executive Director for the Montana Meth Project. “On behalf of parents, teachers, and the thousands of Montana teens who Marched against Meth, Painted the State and recently gathered over 55,000 signatures of support, thank you for hearing our plea to continue the ads.” |
