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Hawaiian Laws to Curb Meth Go Into Effect
July 6, 2004

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As of July 2, Hawaii will have two new laws to help officials address the growing problem of methamphetamine addiction, the Associated Press reported July 1.

One law directs first-time, nonviolent drug offenders to treatment instead of jail. The measure also directs health insurers to pay for drug treatment, and provides $14.7 million for a public-private coordination of drug prevention and education.

Another law establishes the Hawaii R-x Plus prescription-drug discount program for families in Hawaii whose annual income is within 3.5 times the federal poverty level.

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