"Crystal Darkness: Meth's Deadly Assault on Our Children" airs tonight on stations throughout Oregon, from 7:30 to 8:00 PM.
(SALEM, Ore.) - Marion County Sheriff Russ Isham and other Oregon law officials are urging local residents to fight back against methamphetamine by tuning into an unprecedented statewide television broadcast.
"Crystal Darkness: Meth's Deadly Assault on Our Children" airs on tonight, from 7:30 PM to 8:00 PM.
Oregon TV stations are banding together for the event and television stations throughout the state will simultaneously air the 30-minute documentary that highlights the devastation meth has on youth and families. It also reaches out to people struggling with addiction.
Isham says it is fantastic that all Portland TV stations are partipating.
"The Methamphetamine problem affects us all in some way. Whether we are victims of criminal activity related to meth or have a family member that is addicted, we all need to do our part in being aware of the indicators and consequences of such a growing problem."
Meth in its current form first appeared in Oregon during the early 80s. Since then, meth addiction has grown and is considered an epidemic.
It is estimated that meth is a factor in more than 80% of property crimes. During a recent voluntary survey of 506 inmates at the Marion County Jail, 365 of those said they had used meth, many of those have children living in their household.
"The good news is that this is something we can all play a part in making our community safer," Isham said.
"By making a commitment to reporting suspected drug activity in our neighborhoods and talking to our children about the dangers of meth, we can take steps to making Marion County an even better place to live. This television broadcast is a great way to continue our commitment as a community in our fight against meth."
The "Crystal Darkness Campaign" is a unique collaboration among local media, government, schools, law enforcement, recovery programs, churches and the business community. More information is available at crystaldarkness.com
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