Wyoming teens misinformed about meth

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By The Associated Press

Story Published: Jul 22, 2008 at 8:29 AM MST

Story Updated: Jul 22, 2008 at 8:29 AM MST

CASPER, WYOMING - A new statewide survey shows some Wyoming teenagers and young adults are misinformed about the dangers of methamphetamine.

The Wyoming Meth Project performed the survey. It found that nearly one-quarter of Wyoming residents between the ages of 12 and 24 surveyed see little or no risk in trying meth. More than half of teenagers surveyed say it's easy to obtain the drug.

The survey also found that 30% of teens and nearly half of young adults indicated that there are benefits to meth use, including weight loss and increased happiness. Project officials say the results indicate that parents need to warn their children about the dangers of the drug.

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