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Maine Department of Health and Human Services, Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention. [2011]. Meth mouth. [August, ME]: Maine Department of Health and Human Services, 4 pp.

Annotation: This fact sheet describes damage to the mouth, teeth, and gums that can occur as a result of methamphetamine abuse. The fact sheet discusses the impact of the drug on the mouth as well as how foods high in sugar, which those using methamphetamine frequently crave, are associated with the drug’s effects.

Keywords: Adults, Methamphetamines, Oral health, Substance abuse

Society for Public Health Education, Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry, American College of Medical Toxicology. 2007. Helping communities combat clandestine methamphetamine laboratories. Washington, DC: Society for Public Health Education, 150 pp.

Annotation: This toolkit for health professionals focuses on the public health challenges of clandestine methamphetamine laboratories (meth labs). The content is presented in two parts. The first part contains a primer on meth and clandestine meth labs, information sheets on different segments of the population affected by meth, a community action guide, and a resource directory. The second part contains information on acute meth lab exposures and toxicity, evaluation of children exposed to meth labs, and environmental considerations in cleaning up meth labs. The toolkit is available as an electronic document or on CD-ROM.

Keywords: CD-ROMs, Child health, Children, Environmental exposure, Guidelines, Illicit drugs, Laboratories, Legal issues, Methamphetamines, Oral health, Public health, Toxicology

Generations United. 2006. Meth and child welfare: promising solutions for children, their parents and grandparents. Washington, DC: Generations United, 36 pp.

Annotation: This report examines the effects of methamphetamine on children, families, communities, and the child welfare system. The report identifies strategies to prevent methamphetamine use, keep children safe, and help parents with addictions complete treatment. The report provides recommendations for improving the child welfare system's ability to combat the impact of methamphetamine and many other serious issues facing children and families. The report includes an executive summary, a conclusion, and endnotes.

Keywords: Addicts, Child health, Child welfare, Communities, Drug addiction, Families, Grandparents, Methamphetamines, Parents, Prevention, Safety, Substance abuse, Treatment
   

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