Part A - Society for Public Health Education

• Support and participate in their local anti-meth coalition or task force andthe activities and events it sponsors.• Follow the lead of successful communities by working to• Restrict pseudoephedrine sales• Create a meth ordinance• Start meth education programs• Invest in meth treatment• Use drug courts to fight meth addiction and traffickingRole of Community Leaders in Community Action EffortsIt is important to include community leaders in any community action effort.Community leaders are, most likely, persons of influence. These individuals are in aposition to soften any barriers to community action and to provide support to helpensure successful community action. Community leaders can help accomplish activitiesinvolving community resources, communicate messages to the community,and mobilize financial resources.© 2007 Society for Public Health Education34 Helping Communities Combat Clandestine Methamphetamine Laboratories