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Monday, July 02, 2007 7:47 AM
posted by Michael Mason

Not Even Once: Montana's Meth Commercials Mean It

Thomas Siebel, a Montana businessman and philanthropist, founded the Montana Meth project and plunked down ten million dollars to ensure it sends a message to state teens. Not even once, the commercials say--but it's the gripping and terrifying images that speak louder than the slogan.

One commercial portrays a girl turned to prostitution as a result of meth, another shows an angry young man beating on the door of his parent's house. The commercials are shocking for their realism and emotionality--it's a gut level assault on addiction. While the commercials are difficult to watch, the results have been impressive:

"Data collected in 2006 indicates that programs recently initiated in Montana have begun to have a significant impact on the state's Methamphetamine problem... While the data are preliminary, the evidence available clearly demonstrates that the prevention campaign started in 2005 by the Montana Meth Project has had a positive impact on the state of Montana." (Montanta State Attorney McGrath)

To see the commercials for yourself, click here.

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Rolf B. Gainer, Ph.D., Diplomate ABDA, is the Chief Executive Office at Brookhaven Hospital and the Vice President of Rehabilitation Institutes of America. Dr. Gainer has been involved in the design and operation of treatment programs since 1977.

Stephen Harnish, MD is the Medical Director of Brookhaven Hospital. Dr. Harnish is a member of the American Psychiatric Association and is well known in Oklahoma for his informative radio and television appearances.

Aric Thorpe, MHR, is Brookhaven Hospital's Pastoral Liaison Representative. He conducts the quarterly Minister's Lifeline series and provides mental health information to pastors and clergy.

Sarah McGee, BA, serves as the Community Education Provider for Brookhaven Hospital. She provides information on mental health and drug and alcohol treatment to healthcare professionals in Oklahoma and surrounding states.

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