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Methamphetamine abuse is one of the most insidious drug epidemics in the United States, especially in rural areas. Made with common household products like bleach, acid, and cold medications, Meth is one of the most addictive street drugs in America and a recipe for hallucinations, insomnia, violence, and death.
Beginning with the startling HBO documentary Crank: Made in America through the thought-provoking panel discussions to Tom Siebel’s challenge to actually put what they learned to work finding ways to help curb methamphetamine addiction, the agenda of the 2005 Siebel Scholars Annual Conference gave the attendees a solid understanding of the complexities and impacts of the Meth problem in America.
Emmy Award-winner Sam Donaldson did an amazing job moderating the Saturday panel discussions. Panelists included Eames Yates, producer and director of “Crank: Made in America,” the HBO documentary that examines methamphetamine use in rural America; A. Thomas McLellan, Ph.D, principal developer of the Addiction Severity Index (ASI) and the Treatment Services Review (TSR), measurement instruments that characterize the multiple dimensions of problems confronting substance abusing patients; and Carren Clem, who, following a suicide attempt, spent 17 months in treatment for her addiction to methamphetamines and now serves as a mentor, speaker, and family support resource for parents struggling with children involved in addictive and at-risk behaviors.
The morning panel featured a discussion framing the issues around Meth and why this drug is so much deadlier than other illegal substances. The afternoon panel featured vigorous debates about prevention, treatment, and how to solve the problem from White House and documentary panelists.
The Siebel Scholars contributed to both panel sessions with thought-provoking questions and suggestions and heard about innovative initiatives like the Montana Meth Project in an effort to find a way to dramatically reduce Meth use in the United States.
The evening continued with a surprise visit to one of Chicago’s oldest blues clubs, Buddy Guy’s Legends where Scholars were treated to a rousing performance by Buddy Guy and some dancing from Sam Donaldson.
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