The second National Conference of Methamphetamine, HIV and Hepatitis takes place this weekend in Salt Lake City, Utah. Scientists, teachers and substance abuse workers from across the country will come together to discuss treatments, prevention, and the current state of meth.

"Among the variety of presentations on the opening day of the three-day conference... included a presentation of new data released by the Bureau of Forensic Toxicology on methamphetamine deaths in Utah during a 10-year period."

The conference will also focus on policy-making, scientific research, and needle-exchange programs. Read more online.

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