Bredesen starts methamphetamine information Web site

The site, www.methfreetn.org, contains links to treatment programs, conferences and related developments in Tennessee and elsewhere.

Law-enforcement officials, health care professionals, journalists, educators and others can sign up to receive news alerts and legislative updates via e-mail.

“With so many people and organizations focused on the war on meth, we need a central point to exchange vital information,” Bredesen said. “We’re proud to offer this site as a public service to all Tennesseans.”

The governor has said he intends to back legislation aimed at fighting the drug scourge.

Bredesen described the Web site as a “first step” in a planned public service campaign intended to boost awareness about the addictive stimulant.

The illegal drug is commonly made in makeshift labs using over-the-counter ingredients.

The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration has said Tennessee now accounts for 75 percent of meth lab seizures in the Southeast.

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On The Net:
www.methfreetn.org