Bredesen taking 'Meth Destroys' campaign into workplace
Thursday, February 16, 2006
By Staff report, Kingport-Times News
The Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development is partnering with Gov. Phil Bredesen and his "Meth Destroys" educational campaign.
Employers across the state will learn about the dangers of methamphetamine through the Drug Free Workplace program and local presentations made at Workforce Employer Outreach Committee meetings.
A PowerPoint presentation, a five-minute video message and brochures will be given to employers to increase awareness about the highly addictive, destructive drug.
Bredesen launched the $1.5 million campaign statewide in 2005. Last spring, he passed legislation to control the sale of pseudoephedrine, a key ingredient used to make meth, and strengthened criminal penalties for manufacturers. He also invested another $750,000 for lab-response and legal training for local law enforcement and first responders.
As a result of those actions, methamphetamine lab busts were cut by half in Tennessee.
Beginning this month, the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development's employer service specialists will show the materials to employers across the state at Workforce Employer Outreach Committee meetings. Jim Farmer, director of the Drug Free Workplace program, will give the presentations.
To request the Drug Free Workplace Information Kit or presentation contact Farmer at (615)532-1321 or e-mail him at james.wallace.farmer@state.tn.us.
By Staff report, Kingport-Times News
The Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development is partnering with Gov. Phil Bredesen and his "Meth Destroys" educational campaign.
Employers across the state will learn about the dangers of methamphetamine through the Drug Free Workplace program and local presentations made at Workforce Employer Outreach Committee meetings.
A PowerPoint presentation, a five-minute video message and brochures will be given to employers to increase awareness about the highly addictive, destructive drug.
Bredesen launched the $1.5 million campaign statewide in 2005. Last spring, he passed legislation to control the sale of pseudoephedrine, a key ingredient used to make meth, and strengthened criminal penalties for manufacturers. He also invested another $750,000 for lab-response and legal training for local law enforcement and first responders.
As a result of those actions, methamphetamine lab busts were cut by half in Tennessee.
Beginning this month, the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development's employer service specialists will show the materials to employers across the state at Workforce Employer Outreach Committee meetings. Jim Farmer, director of the Drug Free Workplace program, will give the presentations.
To request the Drug Free Workplace Information Kit or presentation contact Farmer at (615)532-1321 or e-mail him at james.wallace.farmer@state.tn.us.
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