Report: Community key to battling meth
CSUF report summarizes 'what works, what doesn't work and what's needed' to combat region's drug problems

The San Joaquin Valley -- often dubbed the meth capital of the nation -- needs more residential programs to help addicts and improved public awareness campaigns, especially targeting the youth, to force more community involvement, says a new report recently released. Among four broad suggestions made by California State University, Fresno is a call for more residential treatment facilities that address the needs of women with children, adolescents and the gay and lesbian population who are at risk.