County gets grant to fight meth on the Coastside

San Mateo County will get a federal grant of nearly $1.2 million over three years provide treatment for substance abuse on the Coastside. The money is designed to reduce the use of methamphetamine and should provide services for about 234 clients, according to the County Times.  The money is targeted for meth and stimulant use and treatment will include family participation.  The announcement followed Congressional accusations that the Bush administration has ignored the meth problem.