METH DESTROYS
The issue of meth-amphetamine use is at an epidemic level. When there are children living in the homes where this toxic drug is being produced and used the impact is doubly traumatic. Realities For Children helps to provide ‘Comfort Bags’ for these children with the essentials they need and a bit of hope. The Meth Destroys campaign is designed to bring greater awareness and availability of service for those in need. |
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Weld County
| 2003 | |
| Pregnant at admit | 66 |
| Pregnant and using Meth | 27 |
| Pregnant, using Meth, with dependent children | 18 |
| % of admits using Meth | 14% |
| 2004 | |
| Pregnant at admit | 43 Substantial decrease |
| Pregnant and using Meth | 26 Stayed about the same |
| Pregnant, using Meth, with dependent children | 22 Increased |
| % of admits using Meth | 18% Increased |
| 2005 | |
| Pregnant at admit | 60 |
| Pregnant and using Meth | 42 Substantial increase |
| Pregnant, using Meth, with dependent children | 25 |
| % of admits using Meth | 21% Increased |
| 2006 (projected) | |
| Pregnant at admit | 48 |
| Pregnant and using Meth | 36 |
| Pregnant, using Meth, with dependent children | 25 |
| % of admits using Meth | 16% |
Analysis
- Over past 4 years, the number of admissions to treatment who were pregnant upon admission has actually decreased.
- However, the number of women who were pregnant and admitted using Meth upon admission has increased substantially.
- The number of women who are pregnant, use Meth, and have dependent children has grown every year for the past 4 years.
- From 2003-2005, the percentage of admissions who admitted using Meth increased from 14% to 21%.
- Projections for 2006 appear to point to a decline in the percentage of admits using Meth.
Larimer County
| 2003 | |
| Pregnant at admit | 21 |
| Pregnant and using Meth | 10 |
| Pregnant, using Meth, with dependent children | 7 |
| % of admits using Meth | 16% |
| 2004 | |
| Pregnant at admit | 33 Substantial increase |
| Pregnant and using Meth | 17 Increased |
| Pregnant, using Meth, with dependent children | 10 Increased |
| % of admits using Meth | 23.4% Increased |
| 2005 | |
| Pregnant at admit | 31 Slight decrease |
| Pregnant and using Meth | 19 Increased |
| Pregnant, using Meth, with dependent children | 11 |
| % of admits using Meth | 30.5% Increased |
| 2006 (projected) | |
| Pregnant at admit | 29 |
| Pregnant and using Meth | 20 |
| Pregnant, using Meth, with dependent children | 12 |
| % of admits using Meth | 24% |
Analysis
- Over past 3 years, the number of admissions to treatment who were pregnant upon admission has actually slightly decreased.
- However, the number of women who were pregnant and admitted using Meth upon admission has increased substantially over the past 4 years.
- The number of women who are pregnant, use Meth, and have dependent children has grown every year for the past 4 years.
- From 2003-2005, the percentage of admissions who admitted using Meth increased from 16% to 30.5%.
- Projections for 2006 appear to point to a decline in the percentage of admits using Meth.
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