METH IS ONE OF THE MOST ADDICTING AND DANGEROUS DRUGS IN CIRCULATION TODAY.
Once it takes hold, it's very difficult to escape. But there is always hope.
NoMOmeth is Missouri's resource site offering support and community to those considering using meth.
This site provides:
Inspiration from people's stories
Local resources that you can reach out to
Materials for partners to promote prevention
You are worth more than meth.
Meth use in Missouri is higher than the national average and has been increasing for the last several years. Meth prevention is a priority issue for the Department of Mental Health. Talk to your local Prevention Resource Center (below) to find out more about how you can get involved!
Meth hurts everyone
Hear the stories of suffering and hope by your fellow Missourians and how they both avoided meth's grip and have gotten on the path to recovery.
After giving birth to her baby boy, doctors told Jennifer that she and her son tested positive for meth. Experiencing the grief of her baby getting taken away from her arms was Jennifer's most painful, heart-wrenching moment. But it was also the moment that turned everything around. Watch her story.
Jimmy tried meth just one time in his friend's garage and became instantly hooked. He went from being a star football player to facing more than 20 years behind bars as meth's grip took over every aspect of his life. Watch Jimmy's story - and discover the meaning behind his most treasured tattoo.
Carli was just eight years old when her mom began using meth. Witnessing the life-changing destruction that it caused, Carli vowed to find positive ways to cope when times got tough - and found hope through a hobby.
Seeing the devastation meth did to his father inspired Tyler to reach for inner strength to stay as far away from that destructive drug as possible. Hear his story.
Pastor Mick-Shockey is on the frontline helping Missouri women who struggle with meth use realize that their lives are worth more than this debilitating drug. Hear what she has to say about Missouri's meth problem.
Cherry's relationship with meth was so strong that it became even more important than her children. Hear how meth consumed her life, and the inspiring, uplifting story of a mother reuniting with her daughter when she realized her life and her children were worth more than meth.
Experiencing her Mom's meth use convinced Jalae to stay away from meth. Because she treasured her Mom and knew her life was worth more than meth, she helped her Mom to overcome this drug. Hear her story of how love is worth more than meth.
Prevention Resource Centers
To learn more about substance use prevention in your area, including meth prevention, contact your local Prevention Resource Center.
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Resources for Community Organizations and Partners
The following materials have been designed to help our community partners promote methamphetamine use prevention. They may be downloaded and used free of charge. A complete series of prevention video content is also available in various lengths and formats. Please contact Susan Depue at susan.depue@mimh.edu to request these files.
